Saudi FDA releases list of prohibited and restricted cosmetic ingredients

The Saudi Food and Drug Authority in a recent regulatory update, published a comprehensive lists of prohibited and restricted cosmetic ingredients, affecting a wide array of substances used in cosmetic formulations. Cosmetic companies are taking a note of these changes to ensure compliance with the latest regulatory standards. The update is detailed under the reference number "Lists of prohibited and restricted cosmetic ingredients, colorants, preservatives, and UV filters." Some ingredients included are acetamide, Spironolactone, Methotrexate, Epinephrine, Allyl isothiocyanate, Benzidine, Cinchophen, Thyropropic acid, Trichloroacetic acid, Aconitum napellus L., among the list of 1728 chemicals.