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The Cosmetic Products (Restriction of Chemical Substances) Regulations 2026 (Draft)
Local Title:
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Country/Region:
United Kingdom
Competent Authority:
Secretary of State
Type:
Regulation
Status:
Invalid
Release Date:
2025-10-31
Implementation Date:
/
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 Official The Cosmetic Products (Restriction of Chemical Substances) Regulations 2026 (Draft)
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Summary

On October 31, 2025, UK notified the WTO of a draft regulation titled The Cosmetic Products (Restriction of Chemical Substances) Regulations 2026. The draft seeks to ban 17 substances in cosmetics, and to lower the labelling threshold for formaldehyde-releasing preservatives.

History
2026-01-15
The Cosmetic Products Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 (Restriction of Chemical Substances) (Amendment and Transitional Provisions) Regulations 2026
To be enforced
Release Date: 2026-01-15
Implementation Date : 2026-07-15
2025-10-31
The Cosmetic Products (Restriction of Chemical Substances) Regulations 2026 (Draft)
Invalid
Release Date: 2025-10-31
Implementation Date : /
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