What to Watch For in 2026: A New Wave of PFAS Product Restrictions and Reporting Requirements Go Into Effect, with Many More Expected in 2027 and Beyond - Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP
New PFAS restrictions and reporting requirements for cosmetics will take effect in 2026, with more expected in 2027 and beyond. Businesses must prepare for bans on intentionally added PFAS and mandatory reporting of PFAS content.
Aforeworn detected this change in the Cosmetics & Personal-Care (MoCRA) space on July 6, 2026 and published this briefing so affected operators are forewarned rather than caught off guard. It is rated High urgency. Indie beauty brands, contract manufacturers, private-label makers, importers/distributors should confirm how it applies to their specific situation before acting. There is a time constraint attached: 2026 for initial restrictions/reporting; 2027 for broader bans.. 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
Starting 2026, new state and federal laws will restrict or ban PFAS in cosmetics and require reporting of PFAS content. More comprehensive restrictions are expected in 2027.
Who it affects
Indie beauty brands, contract manufacturers, private-label makers, importers/distributors
What you must do
Identify and eliminate intentionally added PFAS from products, or prepare to report PFAS content. Reformulate products to comply with bans.
Deadline
2026 for initial restrictions/reporting; 2027 for broader bans.
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