News Details

On 17 June 2026, Ukraine officially notified the World Trade Organization (WTO) of the adoption of amendments to the Technical Regulation on Cosmetic Products approved by Resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine No. 65 of 20 January 2021. These amendments were introduced by Resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine No. 737 of 4 June 2026, further aligning Ukrainian cosmetic legislation with Regulation (EC) No. 1223/2009 on cosmetic products.

The Technical Regulation establishes requirements for cosmetic products placed on the Ukrainian market, with the aim of ensuring a high level of protection of human health. The amendments update requirements concerning ingredient labelling, packaging, restricted substances and transitional measures for certain cosmetic products.

The Resolution was published on 13 June 2026 and will enter into force on 13 December 2026.

Scope and Market Impact

The amendments apply to cosmetic products placed on the Ukrainian market, affecting manufacturers, importers, distributors and responsible persons.

Companies supplying cosmetic products to Ukraine should review:

• product formulations;
• ingredient restrictions;
• cosmetic product notification requirements;
• packaging and labelling practices;
• transitional provisions applicable to existing products.

These changes are particularly relevant for economic operators placing cosmetic products on the Ukrainian market, as well as for companies exporting cosmetics to Ukraine.

Key Changes Introduced by the Amendments

1. Alignment with Regulation (EC) No. 1223/2009

The amendments further harmonize the Ukrainian Technical Regulation on Cosmetic Products with European Union legislation. The updated provisions incorporate the changes introduced under Regulation (EC) No. 1223/2009 concerning prohibited and restricted substances, preservatives and UV filters.

Updated Annexes 2–6 establish revised lists of permitted or restricted substances in cosmetic products, thereby strengthening consumer safety and facilitating regulatory convergence with the European Union.

2. Simplified Ingredient Labelling Using INCI Names

To facilitate international trade and reflect established international practice, ingredients may be identified using International Nomenclature of Cosmetic Ingredients (INCI) names, eliminating the need for additional translation into Ukrainian.

This change aligns Ukrainian requirements with Regulation (EC) No. 1223/2009 and simplifies cosmetic product labelling.

3. Transitional Periods for Certain Cosmetic Products

The amendments establish transitional measures for certain cosmetic products containing substances listed in Annexes 2, 3, 5 and 6 to the Technical Regulation.

Non-notified cosmetic products that were placed on the market before 3 August 2026 and do not comply with the requirements of the Technical Regulation may continue to be made available on the Ukrainian market until 3 August 2030.

In addition, the placing on the market of notified cosmetic products containing certain substances or not complying with specified restrictions is permitted until:

• 3 August 2026 for products containing substances listed in points 1725–1730 of Annex 2, points 23 and 25 of Annex 5, and point 3 of Annex 6;
• 3 August 2027 for products that do not comply with the restrictions established in point 376 of Annex 3;
• 3 August 2028 for products that do not comply with selected restrictions listed in Annex 3, including certain fragrance allergen-related entries and other restricted substances.

Objectives and Expected Impact

The amendments aim to:

• strengthen consumer protection, consumer safety and human health;
• improve the clarity and consistency of cosmetic product labelling;
• facilitate international trade and reduce technical barriers;
• ensure further harmonization of Ukrainian cosmetic legislation with Regulation (EC) No. 1223/2009;
• provide manufacturers and importers with transitional periods to adapt to the updated requirements.

These changes will support Ukraine's continued approximation to the EU acquis and contribute to improving market access for cosmetic products.

Legislative Context

• The Law of Ukraine “On Technical Regulations and Conformity Assessment”;
• Resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine No. 65 of 20 January 2021 “On Approval of the Technical Regulation on Cosmetic Products”;
• Regulation (EC) No. 1223/2009 on cosmetic products.

WTO Notification and International Alignment

Ukraine originally notified the WTO of the draft amendments on 30 July 2025. The adoption and notification of the final measure demonstrate Ukraine's continued commitment to regulatory transparency and approximation of its cosmetic legislation to European Union requirements.

The amendments contribute to reducing technical barriers to trade and ensuring that the Ukrainian framework for cosmetic products remains aligned with international and European best practices.

Implementation Timeline

The amendments were adopted on 4 June 2026 and officially published on 13 June 2026. They will enter into force six months after publication, on 13 December 2026.

The transitional measures established by the amendments provide compliance periods extending until 3 August 2030 for certain cosmetic products. This allows manufacturers, importers and responsible persons sufficient time to adapt their formulations, product documentation and notification procedures to the updated requirements.