Sweden Proposes National PFAS Ban for Cosmetics
The Swedish Government has proposed a national ban on PFAS in consumer products, including cosmetics, signalling a growing trend of national-level restrictions.
Sweden Proposes National PFAS Ban for Cosmetics
Sweden Proposes National PFAS Ban
On 23 July 2026, the Swedish Government published a proposal for a national ban on per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in certain consumer products. The proposed legislation explicitly includes cosmetics among the targeted product categories, alongside items such as clothing, ski wax, and waterproofing treatments.
This move signals a growing trend of national-level actions against PFAS, adding to restrictions already proposed in jurisdictions like the EU and several U.S. states. If enacted, the Swedish law would create another market-access barrier for cosmetic products formulated with intentionally added fluorinated ingredients.
You may access the proposal here.
Originally published at worldover.io
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