On January 16, 2025, UK notified WTO of a draft regulation titled The Cosmetic Products (Restriction of Chemical Substances) Regulations 2025, proposing restrictions on the use of methyl salicylate (CAS No. 119-36-8) in cosmetics. The proposed restrictions are based on the opinion of the UK's Scientific Advisory Group on Chemical Safety in Consumer Products (SAG-CS), and partially differ from EU regulations. The draft is open for comments until March 17, 2025, with adoption scheduled for April 30, 2025.1