On 9 December 2025, the Swiss Federal Department of Home Affairs (FDHA) updated the Cosmetics Ordinance, introducing more targeted control of furocoumarins in leave-on cosmetic products with potential exposure to sunlight.
\nThe maximum limit of 1 ppm is maintained, but now applies to the sum of eight specific furocoumarins, rather than the entire class of substances.<\/p>\n
The eight regulated furocoumarins are:
\n\u2022 Byakangelicol (CAS 61046-59-1)
\n\u2022 Epoxybergamottin (CAS 206978-14-5)
\n\u2022 Isopimpinellin (CAS 482-27-9)
\n\u2022 5-methoxypsoralen (5-MOP, bergapten; CAS 484-20-8)
\n\u2022 8-Methoxypsoralen (8-MOP, Methoxypsoralen; CAS 298-81-7)
\n\u2022 Oxipeucedanin (CAS 737-52-0)
\n\u2022 Oxipeucedanin hydrate (CAS 2643-85-8)
\n\u2022 Psoralen (CAS 66-97-7)<\/p>\n
The regulation applies to numerous leave-on products that may come into direct contact with sunlight (such as creams, lotions, gels, skin oils, sunscreens and self-tanning products, lip care products, make-up and aftershave products), while excluding, among others: perfumes, deodorants, rinse-off products and night care products.<\/p>\n
The requirement will come into force on 1st January 2026, with no transition period: non-compliant products may no longer be marketed, except for stocks already sold by 31st December 2025.
\nThe restriction applies to both Swiss and imported products.<\/p>\n
Contact us for further information.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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