Exporting cosmetics to Saudi Arabia: TPO and 20 other substances banned
Saudi Arabia's SFDA Circular No. 10067 of 7 September 2025, addressed to cosmetics manufacturers, importers and warehouse managers, adds 21 substances to Annex II, the list of substances prohibited in cosmetics.
- Affected products
- Cosmetics containing any of 21 substances, including TPO (UV-cured nail gels and polishes), bisphenol AF and dibutyltin compounds
- Required action
- Products containing any of the 21 substances may not be manufactured or imported; the ban has applied since 7 Sep 2025, with no transition period.
- Takes effect
- 7 Sep 2025
- Published
- 2025-09-07
- Source
- SFDA Circular No. 10067, 7 Sep 2025, with annex — sfda.gov.sa
- Last verified
- 5 Nov 2026
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