Sri Lanka’s proposed legislation to regulate cosmetics marks a significant but overdue policy intervention with far-reaching implications for public health, trade, and the wider economy. The draft Cosmetics Regulation Bill, expected to be opened for public consultation in January 2026, reflects growing concern over the unregulated influx of cosmetic products into the country, particularly through informal and illicit channels.
The overall goal of the UNEP Global Mercury Partnership is to protect human health and the environment from the releases of mercury.