South Africa is fast emerging as one of the most promising frontiers for beauty and personal care brands. With a growing middle class, digital-savvy consumers, and rising demand for premium and natural products, this vibrant market offers unique opportunities for international expansion. Even better, brands already compliant with EU or UK regulations are a step ahead — South Africa’s regulatory framework is largely aligned, making market entry smoother, faster, and more cost-effective.

Discover why South Africa could be your next strategic move and how Biorius can guide you through every compliance step with confidence.

In October 2025, Biorius proudly participated in COSME Week Osaka, one of Japan’s most prestigious beauty industry events. Represented by Emma Varnier and Alison Raone, the team shared key insights on global cosmetic compliance and market access. Together with Mana Takai from Chemitox, Emma delivered a 45-minute seminar in Japanese attended by over 100 professionals. The presentation highlighted how Biorius helps brands develop compliant, market-ready products for global distribution. Following the success in Osaka, Biorius is honored to be invited to present again at COSME Week Tokyo 2026.

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China is a global leader in cosmetics manufacturing and the world’s second-largest beauty market — but thriving there today requires more than production scale. In this article, a regulatory and business expert explores China’s market dominance, shifting export trends, the impact of US tariffs, and the evolving regulatory landscape under NMPA. Discover why brands must now pair supply chain strength with strategic compliance to succeed.

Biorius is a leading cosmetic regulatory consultancy supporting brands worldwide in navigating complex compliance requirements. With a multidisciplinary team of toxicologists, chemists, and regulatory experts, Biorius delivers practical guidance across cosmetic safety assessment, regulatory strategy, and market access. From EU compliance under Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 to international expansion, this article explains who Biorius is and how its scientific and regulatory expertise supports cosmetic brands at every stage of their journey.