Based on data retrieved from China’s National Medical Products Administration (NMPA), Shenzhen Dieckmann Biotechnology Co., Ltd. completed the filing of Ceramide EOS as a new cosmetic ingredient on June 10, 2025. At present, the associated technical specifications have not been made public, and the ingredient has not yet entered the post-filing monitoring period.

On 2 May, 2025, the Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety (SCCS) of the European Union issued scientific advice (SCCS/1675/25) on Methyl Salicylate (CAS No. 119-36-8) which is the revision of the scientific advice been issued on 22 September, 2023 (SCCS/1654/23) .

On May, 2025, Scientific Advisory Group of Chemical Safety of Non-food and Non-medicinal Consumer Products (SAG-GS) issued opinion on 4-Methylbenzylidene Camphor (4-MBC) as a UV Filter in Cosmetic Product.

On 2 May, 2025, the Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety (SCCS) of the European Union issued final opinion (SCCS/1675/25) on Salicylic Acid (CAS No. 69-72-7). The preliminary opinion was issued on 13 January, 2025.

On 21 May 2025, the European Union submitted notification G/TBT/N/EU/1140 to the World Trade Organization (WTO), proposing an amendment to the EU Cosmetics Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009. This proposed amendment aims to add 15 substances classified as CMR (carcinogenic, mutagenic, or toxic for reproduction) to Annex II (List of Prohibited Substances). At the same time, updates will be made to Annex III (List of Restricted Substances), Annex IV (List of Permitted Colorants), and Annex V (List of Permitted Preservatives). The regulation will enter into force on the 20th day following its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union and will apply from 1 May 2026.

On May 12, 2025, the European Commission published Regulation (EU) 2025/877, amending the EU Cosmetics Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009. This amendment incorporates a new group of substances classified as carcinogenic, mutagenic, or toxic to reproduction (CMR substances)-as identified under the Classification, Labelling and Packaging (CLP) Regulation- into Annex II, the List of Substances Prohibited in Cosmetic Products. Additionally, Entry 311 of Annex III has been deleted and its content transferred to Entry 1730 of Annex II. This regulation will enter into force on September 1, 2025.

On 2 May, 2025, the Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety (SCCS) of the European Union issued final opinion (SCCS/1674/25) on Butylparaben (CAS No. 94-26-8). The preliminary opinion was issued on 13 January, 2025.

On 22 April, 2025, the Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety (SCCS) of the European Union issued preliminary opinion (SCCS/1679/25) on Benzophenone-2 (BP-2) (CAS No. 131-55-5) and Benzophenone-5 (BP-5) (CAS No. 6628-37-1). The deadline for comments is set for June 17, 2025.

On 3 April, 2025, the Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety (SCCS) of the European Union issued preliminary opinion (SCCS/1677/25) on Hydroxyapatite (nano) (CAS No. 1306-06-5). The deadline for comments is set for 30 May, 2025.

On 27 March 2025, the Secretary of State enacted the Cosmetic Products (Restriction of Chemical Substances) Regulations 2025, amending Annex III (List of substances which cosmetic products must not contain except subject to the restrictions laid down) of the UK Cosmetics Regulation (EC) No. 1223/2009, to restrict the use of methyl salicylate in cosmetic products. The amendment has been laid before parliament on 31 March 2025 and will come into force on 30 September 2025. It applies to England, Wales and Scotland.