As global regulatory landscapes evolve, staying ahead of compliance deadlines is critical for beauty and personal care brands. To help companies systematically track regulatory shifts and assess compliance risks in advance, CIRS Group has compiled a comprehensive timeline of upcoming global cosmetic regulations taking effect from August 2026 onward.
Colorado Governor signed HB26-1135 which prohibits in-state sale and distribution of covered hair products with intentionally added carcinogens or reproductive toxicants effective July 1, 2027.
CIRS Group has categorized the cosmetic regulations that have already taken effect or been implemented in major global markets as of July 31, 2026 (inclusive), for your reference.
Illinois signed Chemicals in Cosmetic Products Act into law on July 10, 2026, banning cosmetics with 24 specified intentionally added ingredients starting July 1, 2028.
US FDA marks two major cosmetic rules (banning formaldehyde releasers in hair straighteners and mandating fragrance allergen labeling) for NPRM issuance in 2026.
CIRS Group has compiled and summarized the latest global cosmetic regulatory developments of June 2026.
Global CosIng, a leading cosmetic ingredient regulatory data platform developed by CIRS Group, today announced the official launch of Global CosIng 2.0!
This article compiles and summarizes the latest developments in cosmetics regulations worldwide as of May 2026.
In a landmark move for the U.S. sunscreen industry, the FDA has approved Bemotrizinol (Bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine) for inclusion in the over-the-counter (OTC) sunscreen monograph as a permitted active ingredient. Announced on June 9, 2026, this is the first new active ingredient added to the monograph in more than two decades, reflecting ongoing efforts to modernize the U.S. sunscreen regulatory system. The final order takes effect on August 9, 2026.
CIRS Group has compiled and summarized the latest global cosmetics regulatory developments in April 2026, covering industry news, new regulations, policy adjustments, and regulatory trends, helping companies stay compliant and fully informed of the evolving global cosmetics regulatory landscape.
