Circular No. 1/2026 Information on the Update Status of Ingredients in the Annex to the Guidelines for Control of Cosmetic Products in Malaysia

Local Title

PEKELILING BIL 1/2026 MAKLUMAN BERKENAAN STATUS KEMASKINI BAHAN-BAHAN DALAM ANNEX PADA GUIDELINES FOR CONTROL OF COSMETIC PRODUCTS IN MALAYSIA

Country/Region

Malaysia

Competent Authority

National Pharmaceutical Regulatory Agency

Type

Notice

Status

In force

Release Date

2026-01-26

Implementation Date

2026-01-19

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Noteworthy Information

On January 26, 2026, Malaysia's National Pharmaceutical Regulatory Agency (NPRA) issued Circular No. 1/2026, updating the ingredient annexes of the Guidelines for Control of Cosmetic Products in Malaysia. These amendments, which align with decisions from the 42^nd ASEAN Cosmetic Committee (ACC) meeting, introduce new prohibitions and restrictions on five cosmetic ingredients. The changes affect the lists of prohibited ingredients (Annex II), restricted ingredients (Annex III), and permitted UV filters (Annex VII), with transition periods for compliance extending to November 2028 for certain ingredients.