FDA’s Assessment and Report on the Use of PFAS in Cosmetic Products

December 29, 2025

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"FDA’s Assessment and Report on the Use of PFAS in Cosmetic Products

On December 29, 2025, FDA published a report, entitled “Report on the Use of PFAS in Cosmetic Products and Associated Risks,” which summarizes the results of FDA’s assessment of PFAS in cosmetic products and the scientific evidence regarding the safety of such use, including any associated risks. The FDA completed this assessment of PFAS in cosmetic products and is publishing this report on FDA’s website as mandated by section 3506 of MoCRA.

• Report on the Use of PFAS in Cosmetic Products and Associated Risks

The FDA’s assessment underscores significant data gaps for PFAS used in cosmetic products, including limited data on use level, lack of dermal and oral absorption data, and mechanistic information, as well as the absence of dermal toxicity data. The FDA will continue to monitor emerging data on PFAS to ensure the continued safety of cosmetic products."

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