From PFAS to key preservatives, cosmetic ingredients are in state lawmakers’ crosshairs around the US, and not just substances prohibited in the European Union. Industry insiders discussed the situation at the Independent Beauty Association’s Cosmetic Technical/Regulatory Forum last month.
The cosmetics industry is facing unprecedented levels of US state-level legislation to restrict the ingredients they can use in products.
California continues to lead, while other states including Washington, New York, Vermont, Oregon, Illinois and Georgia have joined the movement.