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The Cosmetic Products Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 (Restriction of Chemical Substances) (Amendment and Transitional Provisions) (No. 2) Regulations 2026 (Draft)
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Country/Region:
United Kingdom
Competent Authority:
Secretary of State
Type:
Regulation
Status:
Invalid
Release Date:
2025-11-27
Implementation Date:
/
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 Official The Cosmetic Products Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 (Restriction of Chemical Substances) (Amendment and Transitional Provisions) (No. 2) Regulations 2026 (Draft)
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Summary

On November 27, 2025, UK notified the WTO of a draft regulation titled The Cosmetic Products Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 (Restriction of Chemical Substances) (Amendment and Transitional Provisions) (No. 2) Regulations 2026. The draft proposes prohibiting 13 CMR substances, and restricting the use of Hexyl Salicylate in cosmetics. 

History
2026-02-09
The Cosmetic Products Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 (Restriction of Chemical Substances) (Amendment and Transitional Provisions) (No. 2) Regulations 2026
To be enforced
Release Date: 2026-02-09
Implementation Date : 2026-08-15
2025-11-27
The Cosmetic Products Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 (Restriction of Chemical Substances) (Amendment and Transitional Provisions) (No. 2) Regulations 2026 (Draft)
Invalid
Release Date: 2025-11-27
Implementation Date : /
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