Cosmetic ingredient list amendment in Malaysia

Cosmetic ingredient list amendment in Malaysia

Malaysia’s NPRA updated its cosmetic list: miconazole banned from 19th of January 2026, 4-methylbenzylidene camphor from 17th of November 2028; restricted substances include 4-methylbenzylidene camphor (4%), genistein (0.007%), and daidzein (0.02%). The National...
New Statutory Instrument published – UK

New Statutory Instrument published – UK

On 9th of February 2026, the Office for Product Safety and Standards (OPSS) published a new Statutory Instrument updating the UK Cosmetics Regulation. The amendment adds nitrous oxide, ozone, N,N’-methylenediacrylamide, and certain forms of silver to Annex II...
Cosmetic ingredient list amendment in Malaysia

Cosmetic Product Group Standard 2026 in New Zealand 

SummaryNew Zealand’s EPA confirms that the updated Cosmetic Products Group Standard 2020, revised in 2024 to align with EU practices, takes effect on 1 January 2026. Key changes extend oversight to all cosmetics containing hazardous substances, including PFAS, with...