{
  "id": 16609234,
  "title": "Pakistan to Introduce New Law to Stop Cosmetics Smuggling",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/26/pakistan-to-introduce-new-law-to-stop-cosmetics-smuggling",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-10-26T13:25:08.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "ProPakistani",
    "slug": "propakistani",
    "url": "https://propakistani.pk/2026/10/26/pakistan-to-introduce-new-law-to-stop-cosmetics-smuggling/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Pakistan's federal government has expressed intent to introduce new legislation for the cosmetics sector aimed at curbing smuggling and regulating the industry. The Senate Standing Committee on Science and Technology recently reviewed the Pakistan General Cosmetics Bill 2026 and mandated the Pakistan Cosmetics Manufacturers Association (PCMA) to register with the Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP). At a committee meeting led by Senator Kamil Ali Agha, the proposed legislation was debated in depth. Senator Agha emphasized that the law should not favor any single association and should not imply only one industry body could be registered. He suggested the association must achieve a minimum of 100 representatives before seeking registration with the SECP. Ministry of Law officials raised questions regarding the association's recognition under the proposed legislation if it had not yet registered. Defense Production Minister Raza Hayat Harraj stated that the bill would aid in preventing smuggling in the cosmetics sector and the PCMA would be represented on the proposed board. Officials assured the committee that the PCMA was already registered with all relevant institutions and the proposed law would expand the industry's scope by broadening the coverage of manufacturers and importers. During the meeting, Senator Agha inquired about any recommendations for amendments to the bill and whether the authorities were satisfied with the proposed legislation. Cosmetics sector officials declared their satisfaction with the bill, while PCMA representatives objected to Sub-clause 4 of Clause 2 of the proposed amendments. Harraj announced that the name All Pakistan General Cosmetics Association had been chosen, warning that registration might be delayed if stakeholders could not agree on the name. The minister clarified that the government aimed to avoid undermining the association's previous identity and legacy while implementing the proposed legislation.",
  "summary": "The federal government has decided in principle to introduce new legislation for the cosmetics sector to curb smuggling and regulate … Read More The post Pakistan to Introduce New Law to Stop Cosmetics Smuggling appeared first on ProPakistani .",
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}