by Sagarika Sharma | Sep 12, 2025 | Cosmetics, FDA, Toxic-Free Cosmetics Act, U.S. Regulatory, U.S. State Updates
Washington State has adopted a comprehensive ban on formaldehyde and formaldehyde-releasing chemicals in cosmetics. This initiative, under Chapter 173-339 WAC, aims to protect consumers and workers from the potential health hazards associated with these substances,...
by Srishti Chaudhari | Aug 18, 2025 | California Cosmetic Regulations, California Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment, Cosmetics, Cosmetics, FDA, U.S. Regulatory, U.S. State Updates
California Air Resources Board (CARB) 2023 Consumer and Commercial Products Survey, covering 37 product categories, remains a key effort in reducing emissions from consumer and commercial products used in California. The survey collects 2023 sales and formulation data...
by Sagarika Sharma | Jun 3, 2025 | Toxic-Free Cosmetics Act, U.S. Regulatory, U.S. State Updates
The Washington Department of Ecology has issued an interim policy to implement the Toxic-Free Cosmetics Act (TFCA), effective January 1, 2025. The TFCA prohibits the sale of cosmetic products containing intentionally added lead or lead impurities exceeding 1 part...
by Sagarika Sharma | Jun 25, 2024 | California Cosmetic Regulations, California Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment, U.S. Regulatory, U.S. State Updates
Earlier this month, the California Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment (OEHHA) announced several key modifications to the proposed amendment, which include: Extended Implementation Period: The timeframe for implementing revised short-form warning content...
by Sagarika Sharma | May 22, 2024 | U.S. Regulatory, U.S. State Updates
The state of New York has proposed a bill S.4265 to amend the environmental conservation law, in relation to the regulation of ingredients in personal care products and cosmetics. This act shall be known by “Safe Personal Care and Cosmetic Act”. A large number of...
by Sagarika Sharma | May 22, 2024 | U.S. Regulatory, U.S. State Updates
On April 16, 2024, Maine introduced significant amendments to its state law regulating the sale of products containing intentionally added perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). Previously, manufacturers were mandated to report the PFAS content of...
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