by Srishti Chaudhari | Sep 9, 2026 | Cosmetics, U.S. Regulatory, U.S. State Updates
Louisiana is proposing changes to its cosmetic regulations that would eliminate the state product registration requirement for cosmetics and create a new exemption for qualifying cottage cosmetic facilities. Under the proposed legislation, businesses operating from a...
by Srishti Chaudhari | Sep 9, 2026 | U.S. Regulatory, U.S. State Updates
New Mexico’s PFAS Protection Act (HB 212) introduces a phased ban on consumer products containing intentionally added PFAS. For the cosmetics industry, restrictions on cosmetics will take effect January 1, 2028, unless an exemption or currently unavoidable use...
by Srishti Chaudhari | Sep 9, 2026 | Cosmetics, U.S. Regulatory, U.S. State Updates
Illinois has enacted HB 3409, the Chemicals in Cosmetics Products Act, introducing restrictions on certain intentionally added chemicals in cosmetics sold, manufactured, delivered, held or offered for sale in the state. The law was signed by the Governor on July 10,...
by Sagarika Sharma | Sep 9, 2026 | California Cosmetic Regulations, Cosmetics, U.S. Regulatory, U.S. State Updates
A major coalition of more than 60 national and California-based trade associations are urging the California Legislature to enact an immediate pause on the implementation of Senate Bill 54 (SB 54). SB 54, California’s landmark extended...
by Sagarika Sharma | Aug 14, 2026 | Toxic-Free Cosmetics Act, U.S. Regulatory, U.S. State Updates
Washington state has established some of the most rigorous consumer product toxicity laws in the United States. The primary goal of the Toxic-Free Cosmetics Act is to protect both people and the environment from harmful chemicals commonly found in everyday beauty and...
by Srishti Chaudhari | Apr 13, 2026 | California Cosmetic Regulations, California Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment, Cosmetics, Cosmetics, U.S. Regulatory, U.S. State Updates
California Air Resources Board is conducting its 2025 Personal Fragrance Products Technical Assessment to evaluate the feasibility of meeting the 50% VOC limit using current and emerging technologies. All required data submissions must be provided by March 31, 2026,...
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