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Malaysia Amends Cosmetic Ingredient Use Requirements: 4 Additions and 1 Deletion

Jan 27, 2026
Hedy He
According to the Circular, the amendments are:
1) Annex II List of Prohibited Ingredients: 2 additions
2) Annex III List of Restricted Ingredients: 2 additions
3) Annex VII List of Permitted UV Filters: 1 deletion

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. 1 These amendments, which align with decisions from the 42nd 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. The key changes are detailed below.

1) Annex II: List of Prohibited Ingredients (2 additions)

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