The government of Pakistan has set new rules for the cosmetics.
The Senate Standing Committee on Science and Technology has approved the Pakistan General Cosmetics Bill, 2026, aimed at strengthening product safety standards and improving regulation of the country’s cosmetics industry.
The bill was reviewed and approved section by section during a committee meeting at Parliament House on Monday, chaired by Senator Kamil Ali Agha.
The proposed legislation seeks to introduce stricter requirements for ingredient labelling, prevent misleading marketing claims and ensure that cosmetics and personal care products undergo scientific safety assessments.
During the meeting, Senator Agha questioned officials about the number of cosmetics companies operating in Pakistan and their registration status with relevant government bodies.
These included the Directorate General of Trade Organizations, the Federal Board of Revenue, the Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan and sales tax authorities.
Committee members also stressed that industry associations should be able to establish themselves across different regions without facing unnecessary regulatory obstacles.
They said the proposed rules should support effective oversight while allowing emerging businesses to operate and grow.
The committee also examined the balance between raw materials imported for local cosmetics manufacturing and finished products brought into the country from abroad.
The discussion highlighted the need to regulate the cosmetics market while considering the interests of domestic manufacturers and businesses.
The meeting was attended by the federal ministers for defence production and science and technology, as well as Senators Husna Bano and Dr Afnan Ullah Khan. Senior government officials and members of the Law Division’s legal team also participated.
The committee’s approval marks a step forward for the proposed legislation. Further legislative action would be required before the bill could become law.
If enacted, the legislation could introduce a more structured regulatory framework for cosmetics sold in Pakistan, with greater emphasis on product safety, transparent labelling and consumer protection.
