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isitbannedintheuk.co.uk · Answer card
Yes, two forms of it, from 23 March 2027. Nano silver and "massive" silver are being added to the list of substances cosmetics in Great Britain must not contain. Shops can sell older stock until the end of 22 September 2027 if it was placed on the market before 23 March 2027.
England, Wales, Scotland
Ban starts 23 March 2027The ban covers silver (nano), with particles bigger than 1 nanometre and up to 100 nanometres, and silver (massive), with particles of 1 millimetre or more. It will be Annex II, entry 1772.
Follows EU cosmetics rules
Not checked yetNorthern Ireland follows the EU cosmetics rules, so the position there can differ. We haven't checked it for this page yet.
| Where | Rule starts | Old stock: placed on the market | Old stock: last date to be sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Great Britain | 23 March 2027 | Before 23 March 2027 | End of 22 September 2027 |
Silver (nano) [particle diameter > 1 nm ≤ 100 nm] Silver (massive) [particle diameter ≥ 1 mm]
a cosmetic product placed on the market before 23rd March 2027 containing any of the substances inserted into Annex 2 to the Cosmetic Regulation by regulation 2(2) may continue to be made available on the market until the end of 22nd September 2027.
This page is about legal status only. A product being allowed doesn't mean it's right for your skin, and a product being banned doesn't tell you how risky an old bottle at home is. If you're worried about a reaction, speak to a pharmacist or GP. The entry names only these two forms of silver. This page doesn't say anything about other forms.
isitbannedintheuk.co.uk/rules/silver/ · Last checked 1 November 2026
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