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Circular No. 2/2026 Information on the Update Status of Ingredients in the Annex to the Guidelines for Control of Cosmetic Products in Malaysia
Local Title:
PEKELILING BIL 2/2026 MAKLUMAN BERKENAAN STATUS KEMASKINI BAHAN-BAHAN DALAM ANNNEX 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:
2026-07-06
Implementation Date:
2026-07-06
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Summary

On July 6, 2026, the National Pharmaceutical Regulatory Agency (NPRA) of Malaysia issued Circular No. 2/2026, announcing updates to the Guidelines for Control of Cosmetic Products in Malaysia. The core changes involve updates to Annex II (prohibited ingredients), Annex III (restricted ingredients), Annex IV (colorants), and Annex VI (preservatives), including the banning of several anti-fungal agents and the introduction of strict concentration limits for common ingredients like Kojic Acid.

History
2026-07-06
Circular No. 2/2026 Information on the Update Status of Ingredients in the Annex to the Guidelines for Control of Cosmetic Products in Malaysia
In force
Release Date: 2026-07-06
Implementation Date : 2026-07-06
2026-01-26
Circular No. 1/2026 Information on the Update Status of Ingredients in the Annex to the Guidelines for Control of Cosmetic Products in Malaysia
In force
Release Date: 2026-01-26
Implementation Date : 2026-01-19
2025-07-14
Circular No. 1/2025 Information on the Updated Status of Ingredients in the Annex of the Guidelines for Control of Cosmetic Products in Malaysia
In force
Release Date: 2025-07-14
Implementation Date : 2025-07-14
2024-12-30
Circular No. 3/2024 Information on the Updated Status of Ingredients in the Annex of the Guidelines for Control of Cosmetic Products in Malaysia
In force
Release Date: 2024-12-30
Implementation Date : 2024-12-30
2024-06-19
Circular No. 2/2024 Information on the Updated Status of Ingredients in the Annex of the Guidelines for Control of Cosmetic Products in Malaysia
In force
Release Date: 2024-06-19
Implementation Date : 2024-06-19
2024-01-19
Circular No. 1/2024 Information on the Updated Status of Ingredients in the Annex of the Guidelines for Control of Cosmetic Products in Malaysia
In force
Release Date: 2024-01-19
Implementation Date : 2024-01-19
2023-07-04
Circular No. 2/2023 Information on the Updated Status of Ingredients in the Annexe of the Guidelines for Control of Cosmetic Products in Malaysia
In force
Release Date: 2023-07-04
Implementation Date : 2023-07-04
2023-01-10
Circular No. 1/2023 Information on the Updated Status of Ingredients in Annexe in the Guidelines for Control of Cosmetic Products in Malaysia
In force
Release Date: 2023-01-10
Implementation Date : 2023-01-10
2022-07-19
Guidelines for Control of Cosmetic Products in Malaysia (2022)
In force
Release Date: 2022-07-19
Implementation Date : 2022-08-01
2022-07-18
Circular No. 2 /2022 Publication Notice of the Latest Edition of Cosmetic Guidelines
In force
Release Date: 2022-07-18
Implementation Date : 2022-07-18
2022-07-06
Circular No. 1/2022 Information on the Updated Status of Ingredients in Annex in the Guidelines for Control of Cosmetic Products in Malaysia
In force
Release Date: 2022-07-06
Implementation Date : 2022-07-06
2021-12-13
Circular No. 3/2021 Information on the Updated Status of Ingredients in Annex in the Guidelines for Control of Cosmetic Products in Malaysia
In force
Release Date: 2021-12-13
Implementation Date : 2021-12-13
2021-09-29
Circular No. 2/2021 Information on the Updated Status of Ingredients in Annex in the Guidelines for Control of Cosmetic Products in Malaysia
In force
Release Date: 2021-09-29
Implementation Date : 2021-09-29
2021-05-07
Circular No. 1/2021 Notice on the Update Status of Materials in Annex in the Guidelines for Control of Cosmetic Products in Malaysia
In force
Release Date: 2021-05-07
Implementation Date : 2021-05-07
2017-02-01
Guidelines for Control of Cosmetic Products in Malaysia (2017)
Invalid
Release Date: 2017-02-01
Implementation Date : 2017-02-01
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