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The Cosmetic Products (Restriction of Chemical Substances) Regulations 2025
Local Title:
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Country/Region:
United Kingdom
Competent Authority:
Secretary of State
Type:
Regulation
Status:
In force
Release Date:
2025-03-31
Implementation Date:
2025-09-30
Document
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EN
Official The Cosmetic Products (Restriction of Chemical Substances) Regulations 2025
Summary

In January 2025, UK submitted a draft regulation to the WTO proposing restrictions on Methyl Salicylate (CAS No. 119-36-8) in cosmetics. The final version of the regulation, The Cosmetic Products (Restriction of Chemical Substances) Regulations 2025, was issued on March 31, 2025, and came into force on September 30, 2025.

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