On July 31, 2025, in order to further regulate and guide the research and evaluation of sunscreen cosmetics, the Cosmetic Supervision Department under China's National Medical Products Administration (NMPA) organized the National Institutes for Food and Drug Control (NIFDC) to draft two technical guidelines: the Technical Guidelines for the Research of Sunscreen Cosmetics (Trial) (Draft for Comments) and the Technical Guidelines for the Research on Quality Control Standards of Sunscreen Cosmetics (Trial) (Draft for Comments), along with their respective drafting instructions. These documents have been released to the public for consultation.

On October 28, 2025, the European Commission formally adopted Delegated Regulation (EU) 2025/1482, introducing significant amendments to provisions related to polybrominated diphenyl ethers (PBDEs) under the EU Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs) Regulation (EU 2019/1021).

Medical devices, particularly those that directly or indirectly come into contact with a patient's blood, sterile tissues, or mucous membranes, such as surgical knives, catheters, and implants, must be sterile. If the packaging is damaged or improperly sealed during transportation and storage, microorganisms (such as bacteria and fungi) can infiltrate, leading to contamination of the devices. Using contaminated devices may cause infections and even pose a threat to patients' lives. CIRS Testing offers a comprehensive suite of solutions for sterile packaging of medical devices, including microbiological, chemical, accelerated aging, physical and mechanical property, and transportation testing. This ensures patient safety and helps your products comply with regulations to enter global markets!

On October 3, 2025, the European Commission published (EU) 2025/1988 in the Official Journal, amending Annex XVII of the REACH Regulation (Restrictions) to include item 82, which sets forth control requirements for PFAS in firefighting foams. The revised regulation will take effect on October 23, 2025. This amendment marks a significant step towards comprehensive PFAS regulation in the EU. The firefighting foam industry should pay close attention to this revision, and other industries should continue to monitor the EU's progress in regulating PFAS across all sectors.