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France bans the use of ‘forever chemicals’ in cosmetics via Cosmetics Design Europe

7 March 2025

Kirsty Doolan
21 February 2025

From January 2026 the country has prohibited the use of PFAS in any product for which an alternative option already exists.

France’s National Assembly has adopted a bill to outlaw the production, import or sale of cosmetics containing per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS).

PFAS are man-made chemicals that have been used for nearly a century for a variety of products across numerous FMCH categories, including beauty and personal care.

The chemicals take an extremely long time to break down, hence the nickname ‘forever chemicals.’

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