On March 10, 2025, the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare (MHLW) published the guidance document providing question and answer for the "Special Indication of Specific Ingredients in Cosmetics…
On March 11, 2025, the FDA announced the results of its testing on 95 acne products containing benzoyl peroxide for potential benzene contamination.
"In April 2025, Japan's Consumer Affairs Agency (CAA) released the outcomes of a public consultation regarding proposed amendments to the ""Standards for Food, Additives, etc."" These amendments…
"The Thai Ministry of Public Health Notification No. 456 (B.E.
The draft regulation issued by Thailand's Ministry of Public Health aims to update standards for hermetically sealed food containers, replacing the 2013 regulation.
On May 13, 2025, the Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority (APVMA) published Gazette No.
On April 29, 2025, the Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority (APVMA) released Gazette No. 9, detailing recent regulatory updates in agricultural and veterinary chemicals.
On May 8, 2025, the Department of Islamic Development Malaysia (JAKIM) announced the implementation of the electronic Halal Certification (e-Cert) system for the Sijil Pengesahan Halal Malaysia (…
"The Head of Indonesia’s Food and Drug Authority (BPOM) issued Decision No. 278 of 2025 to officially establish the Regulatory Development Program (Progsun) for 2025.
On May 6, 2025, the U.S.
China has released an official list detailing animal diseases present in various countries or regions and the corresponding bans on imports of specific animals and animal products into China.
On May 13, 2025, the U.S.
"On May 15, 2025, the Australian Industrial Chemicals Introduction Scheme (AICIS) announced that its Business Services platform will transition to the ANZ Worldline payment gateway in mid-June…
"On May 8, 2025, the Australian Industrial Chemicals Introduction Scheme (AICIS) added following five substances to the Australian Inventory of Industrial Chemicals (Inventory) in accordance with…
"On May 5, 2025, the Australian Industrial Chemicals Introduction Scheme (AICIS) added new chemical assessment statements following 18 substances to the Australian in accordance with section 37 of…
"On May 6, 2025, the European Commission released Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025/831, granting Union authorisation for the biocidal product family ‘AWPF Calcium Hypochlorite BPF’, submitted by…
"On 6 May 2025, the European Commission released Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025/834, granting a Union authorisation (No.
"China’s Ministry of Ecology and Environment issued Proclamation No.
"On May 15, 2025, the Ministry of Ecology and Environment (MEE) of China released a public notice in accordance with the Measures for the Environmental Management and Registration of New Chemical…
"On May 22, 2025, in accordance with the Regulations of the People's Republic of China on Open Government Information (State Council Order No.
"The World Trade Organization (WTO) circulated a notification from Australia regarding proposed environmental management standards for high-risk industrial chemicals under the Industrial Chemicals…
On April 28, 2025, U.S. EPA Administrator announced a comprehensive initiative to address PFAS (Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances) contamination.