France bans PFAS in cosmetics – COSlaw.eu - Guiding through EU Cosmetics Regulations - COSlaw.eu
France bans PFAS in cosmetics, effective January 1, 2026, with a one-year sell-off period. This impacts all cosmetics sold in France, including those from indie brands, contract manufacturers, private-label makers, and importers/distributors.
Aforeworn detected this change in the Cosmetics & Personal-Care (MoCRA) space on July 7, 2026 and published this briefing so affected operators are forewarned rather than caught off guard. It is rated High urgency. All businesses selling cosmetics in France, including indie beauty brands, contract manufacturers, private-label makers, and importers/distributors. should confirm how it applies to their specific situation before acting. There is a time constraint attached: January 1, 2026 (ban effective); December 31, 2026 (end of sell-off period).. Acting after that point can mean penalties, a lapsed licence, or lost eligibility — exactly the kind of surprise Aforeworn exists to prevent. Aforeworn monitors Cosmetics & Personal-Care (MoCRA) continuously and turns every detected change into a plain-English briefing like this one, so you always know first. Forewarned is forearmed.
What changed
France prohibits the manufacture, import, and sale of cosmetics containing PFAS substances, with a ban effective January 1, 2026, and a sell-off period until December 31, 2026.
Who it affects
All businesses selling cosmetics in France, including indie beauty brands, contract manufacturers, private-label makers, and importers/distributors.
What you must do
Identify and reformulate products containing PFAS, or remove them from the French market by the deadline.
Deadline
January 1, 2026 (ban effective); December 31, 2026 (end of sell-off period).
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