The State of California, Governor Gavin Newsom signs the Toxic-Free Cosmetics Act into law California Assembly Bill 2762 (AB 2762). The law prohibits the sale and manufacturer of cosmetics and personal care products with certain ingredients in California.
Law Bans 12 Ingredients of Concern
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Dibutyl phthalate (CAS no. 84-74-2)
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Diethylhexyl phthalate (CAS no. 117-81-7)
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Formaldehyde (CAS no. 50-00-0)
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Paraformaldehyde (CAS no. 30525-89-4)
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Methylene glycol (CAS no. 463-57-0)
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Quaternium-15 (CAS no. 51229-78-8)
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Mercury (CAS no. 7439-97-6)
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Isobutylparaben (CAS no. 4247-02-3)
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Isopropylparaben (CAS no. 4191-73-5)
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m-Phenylenediamine and its salts (CAS no. 108-45-2)
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o-Phenylenediamine and its salts (CAS no. 95-54-5)
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13 per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) and their salts
Bill Creates Global Standard for Safety
The Environmental Working Group (EWG) and the Personal Care Products Council (PCPC) applaud Governor Newsom for signing the bill into law. The landmark bill moves the industry one step closer to global regulatory alignment.
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We are pleased to have joined efforts with EWG and many other organizations on this important piece of legislation. Californians deserve a law that provides consumers with continued confidence in the products they use and trust every day,” said PCPC president & CEO Lezlee Westine.
First State to Limit Use of Toxic Ingredients
California is the first state to limit the use of 12 toxic ingredients from all cosmetics and personal care products, such as
moisturizers,
hand sanitizers, body washes and other essential products used every day. The 12 ingredients are already prohibited from cosmetics and other personal care products sold in the European Union and other countries.
The law was coauthored by Assembly Members: Al Muratsuchi (D-Torrance), Bill Quirk (D-Hayward) and Buffy Wicks (D-Oakland). Black Women for Wellness, Breast Cancer Prevention Partners, CalPIRG and EWG were co-sponsors, and other public health, environmental, consumer protection, and faith-based organizations were integral to this joint effort.
Source: Personal Care Products Council