On 9 February 2026, the Office for Product Safety and Standards (OPSS) published a new Statutory Instrument (SI) amending the Annexes of the UK Cosmetics Regulation. Key changes include adding N,N’-methylenediacrylamide, Ozone, Silver (nano/massive), and Nitrous oxide to the prohibited list (Annex II), with a final off-shelf deadline of 22 September 2027. Additionally, Hexyl salicylate has been added to Annex III with specific concentration limits across various product categories; these products must be off shelf by 14 February 2027.
