End of last year, France published Decree No. 2025-1376 on the prevention of risks resulting from exposure to perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS).

The decree implements Articles L. 524-1 and L. 524-2 of the Environmental Code, as amended by Law No. 2025-188 of 27 February 2025, which aims to protect the population from health and environmental risks associated with PFAS exposure.

The decree introduces a ban on the intentional use of PFAS in a broad range of product categories, including cosmetic products, and entered into force already on 1 January 2026.

Cosmetic products containing intentionally added PFAS that were manufactured before 1 January 2026 may continue to be placed on the French market or exported for a maximum transitional period of 12 months.

After the expiry of this transitional period, any placing on the market or export of such cosmetic products will be prohibited.