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Exporting cosmetics to Saudi Arabia: SFDA updates ingredient lists, deadline July 2027
Action needed by: 1 Jul 2027
SFDA issued Circular No. 1043 on 23 June 2026, amending the ingredient lists for cosmetics.
- Affected products
- Cosmetics containing the listed substances, including antiperspirants, toothpaste, hair dyes, fragrances, sunscreens and talcum powder
- Required action
- Products must meet the new limits: import or manufacture of non-compliant cosmetics is banned from 1 Jul 2027; products on the market have until 1 Jul 2028.
- Takes effect
- 1 Jul 2027
- Published
- 2026-06-23
- Source
- SFDA Circular No. 1043, 23 Jun 2026 — sfda.gov.sa
- Last verified
- 29 Oct 2026
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