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Cosmetics and personal care / Hair care and colour / Oxidative hair dye

Permanent and demi-permanent dyes needing an oxidising agent (EU Annex III: hair dye substances, mixing, warnings).

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Japan185 rulesCoverage: Main sources, from 12 Jul 2024
Main sources, from 12 Jul 2024 · What is covered

Japan: main sources stored. Modelled: 化粧品基準 (MHLW notice 331 of 2000 as amended to 2024-07-12); PMD Act labelling (Arts. 61 and 62) and cosmetics provisions from e-Gov. Not stored: quasi-drug 医薬部外品 standards and approvals; 化粧品の表示に関する公正競争規約 (industry code); MAH and manufacturer licensing duties; notice-level ingredient lists beyond 化粧品基準 annexes (e.g. 化粧品種別許可基準).

Requirement
Applies when
Effective
Source
Ban x 35

35 rules from 化粧品基準 (Cosmetics Standards, MHLW Notification No. 331 of 2000)

Banned

Show targets (35 of 35)

Every product in the category

1 Apr 2001

Each rule has its own date; open a target.

Example: Prohibited in cosmetics (Japan, Appended Table 1) as defined in Japan

“及び別表第1に掲げる物を配合してはならない。”
化粧品基準 2 防腐剤、紫外線吸収剤及びタール色素以外の成分の配合の禁止 · fetched 2026-10-23Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare: 厚生省告示第331号 (平成12年9月29日)(opens in a new tab)
Ban
アミノエーテル型の抗ヒスタミン剤

Banned

Official text, current to 12 Jul 2024. MHLW's own 法令等データベース consolidated text of 化粧品基準 (告示331号), with amendment notes; latest amendment 令和6年厚生労働省告示第243号 (2024-07-12, applied the same day).

  • Applied to: Face or Eye area or Lips or Nails or Hands or Underarm or Body or External genital area or Mouth or Teeth and gums

Depends on: body area

In force since 1 Apr 2001

Applies to products placed on the market on or after 1 Apr 2001

The notice applies from 1 April 2001 (平成十三年四月一日から適用, stated in its preamble). The consolidated text lists the amending notices for each table (latest: 令6厚労告243, to 別表第2) but does not date individual rows, so every table row uses the application date of the notice.

“アミノエーテル型の抗ヒスタミン剤 配合不可”
Appended Table 2 第2部 13 · fetched 2026-10-23Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare: 化粧品基準 別表第1-第4(opens in a new tab)
Ban
ジルコニウム

Banned

Official text, current to 12 Jul 2024. MHLW's own 法令等データベース consolidated text of 化粧品基準 (告示331号), with amendment notes; latest amendment 令和6年厚生労働省告示第243号 (2024-07-12, applied the same day).

  • Sold in a pressurised aerosol can

Depends on: aerosol dispenser

In force since 1 Apr 2001

Applies to products placed on the market on or after 1 Apr 2001

The notice applies from 1 April 2001 (平成十三年四月一日から適用, stated in its preamble). The consolidated text lists the amending notices for each table (latest: 令6厚労告243, to 別表第2) but does not date individual rows, so every table row uses the application date of the notice.

“ジルコニウム 配合不可”
Appended Table 2 第2部 1 · fetched 2026-10-23Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare: 化粧品基準 別表第1-第4(opens in a new tab)
Ban
ウンデシレン酸モノエタノールアミド

Banned

Official text, current to 12 Jul 2024. MHLW's own 法令等データベース consolidated text of 化粧品基準 (告示331号), with amendment notes; latest amendment 令和6年厚生労働省告示第243号 (2024-07-12, applied the same day).

  • Leave-on product

Depends on: rinse off

In force since 1 Apr 2001

Applies to products placed on the market on or after 1 Apr 2001

The notice applies from 1 April 2001 (平成十三年四月一日から適用, stated in its preamble). The consolidated text lists the amending notices for each table (latest: 令6厚労告243, to 別表第2) but does not date individual rows, so every table row uses the application date of the notice.

“ウンデシレン酸モノエタノールアミド 配合不可”
Appended Table 2 第2部 3 · fetched 2026-10-23Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare: 化粧品基準 別表第1-第4(opens in a new tab)
Ban
ラウロイルサルコシンナトリウム

Banned

Official text, current to 12 Jul 2024. MHLW's own 法令等データベース consolidated text of 化粧品基準 (告示331号), with amendment notes; latest amendment 令和6年厚生労働省告示第243号 (2024-07-12, applied the same day).

  • Leave-on product

Depends on: rinse off

In force since 1 Apr 2001

Applies to products placed on the market on or after 1 Apr 2001

The notice applies from 1 April 2001 (平成十三年四月一日から適用, stated in its preamble). The consolidated text lists the amending notices for each table (latest: 令6厚労告243, to 別表第2) but does not date individual rows, so every table row uses the application date of the notice.

“ラウロイルサルコシンナトリウム 配合不可”
Appended Table 2 第2部 7 · fetched 2026-10-23Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare: 化粧品基準 別表第1-第4(opens in a new tab)
Limit x 92

92 rules from 化粧品基準 (Cosmetics Standards, MHLW Notification No. 331 of 2000)

Limit 0.1 g per 100 g of the glycerin ingredient (content basis)

Show targets (40 of 92)

The remaining targets are listed on the substances page.

Every product in the category

1 Apr 2001

Each rule has its own date; open a target.

Example: Diethylene glycol (Diethylene glycol (DEG); CAS 111-46-6)

“化粧品に配合されるグリセリンは、当該成分100g中ジエチレングリコール0.1g以下のものでなければならない。”
化粧品基準 5 · fetched 2026-10-23Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare: 厚生省告示第331号 (平成12年9月29日)(opens in a new tab)
Limit
アミノエーテル型の抗ヒスタミン剤

Limit 0.01 % (content basis)

g per 100 g of the cosmetic product (100ｇ中の最大配合量), equal to % by weight; cell: 0.010g

Official text, current to 12 Jul 2024. MHLW's own 法令等データベース consolidated text of 化粧品基準 (告示331号), with amendment notes; latest amendment 令和6年厚生労働省告示第243号 (2024-07-12, applied the same day).

  • Applied to: Hair or Scalp

Depends on: body area

In force since 1 Apr 2001

Applies to products placed on the market on or after 1 Apr 2001

The notice applies from 1 April 2001 (平成十三年四月一日から適用, stated in its preamble). The consolidated text lists the amending notices for each table (latest: 令6厚労告243, to 別表第2) but does not date individual rows, so every table row uses the application date of the notice.

“アミノエーテル型の抗ヒスタミン剤 0.010g”
Appended Table 2 第2部 12 (excerpt) · fetched 2026-10-23Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare: 化粧品基準 別表第1-第4(opens in a new tab)
Limit x 17

17 rules from 化粧品基準 (厚生省告示第331号)

Limit 0.5 % (content basis)

Show targets (17 of 17)
  • Rinse-off product

Depends on: rinse off

1 Apr 2001

Each rule has its own date; open a target.

Example: チラム

“チラム 0.50g”
Appended Table 2 第2部 2 (excerpt) · fetched 2026-10-23Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare: 化粧品基準 別表第1-第4(opens in a new tab)
Limit x 30

30 rules from 化粧品基準 (厚生省告示第331号)

Limit 0.3 % (content basis)

Show targets (30 of 30)
  • Leave-on product

Depends on: rinse off

1 Apr 2001

Each rule has its own date; open a target.

Example: チラム

“チラム 0.30g”
Appended Table 2 第2部 4 (excerpt) · fetched 2026-10-23Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare: 化粧品基準 別表第1-第4(opens in a new tab)
Conformity

Cosmetic raw materials of biological origin

Must meet the conditions of 生物由来原料基準 (MHLW Notification No. 210 of 2003)

Official text, current to 12 Jul 2024. MHLW's own 法令等データベース consolidated text of 化粧品基準 (告示331号), with amendment notes; latest amendment 令和6年厚生労働省告示第243号 (2024-07-12, applied the same day).

  • Makes a functional or quasi-drug claim (for example whitening or anti-wrinkle): no

Depends on: quasi drug or functional claim

In force since 1 Apr 2001

Applies to products manufactured on or after 1 Apr 2001

Section 1 of the notification: 'applies from 1 April 2001' (平成13年4月1日から適用); cosmetics manufactured or imported until 31 March 2001 follow the earlier standards, so the standard governs cosmetics manufactured or imported from 2001-04-01.

“生物由来原料基準(平成15年厚生労働省告示第210号)に適合しない物”
2 · fetched 2026-10-23Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare: 厚生省告示第331号 (平成12年9月29日)(opens in a new tab)
Conformity

Cosmetic raw materials, including impurities, that carry infection risk or otherwise create a health hazard

Must meet the conditions of 化粧品基準 1 総則: raw materials, impurities included, must not carry infection risk or otherwise create a health hazard in use

Official text, current to 12 Jul 2024. MHLW's own 法令等データベース consolidated text of 化粧品基準 (告示331号), with amendment notes; latest amendment 令和6年厚生労働省告示第243号 (2024-07-12, applied the same day).

  • Makes a functional or quasi-drug claim (for example whitening or anti-wrinkle): no

Depends on: quasi drug or functional claim

In force since 1 Apr 2001

Applies to products manufactured on or after 1 Apr 2001

Section 1 of the notification: 'applies from 1 April 2001' (平成13年4月1日から適用); cosmetics manufactured or imported until 31 March 2001 follow the earlier standards, so the standard governs cosmetics manufactured or imported from 2001-04-01.

“化粧品の原料は、それに含有される不純物等も含め、感染のおそれがある物を含む等その使用によって保健衛生上の危険を生じるおそれがある物であってはならない。”
1 · fetched 2026-10-23Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare: 厚生省告示第331号 (平成12年9月29日)(opens in a new tab)
Conformity

Preservatives limited to 別表第３

Must meet the conditions of 化粧品基準 4 / 別表第３: only listed preservatives, within maximum per 100 g

Official text, current to 12 Jul 2024. MHLW's own 法令等データベース consolidated text of 化粧品基準 (告示331号), with amendment notes; latest amendment 令和6年厚生労働省告示第243号 (2024-07-12, applied the same day).

  • Makes a functional or quasi-drug claim (for example whitening or anti-wrinkle): no

Depends on: quasi drug or functional claim

In force since 1 Apr 2001

Applies to products manufactured on or after 1 Apr 2001

Section 1 of the notification: 'applies from 1 April 2001' (平成13年4月1日から適用); cosmetics manufactured or imported until 31 March 2001 follow the earlier standards, so the standard governs cosmetics manufactured or imported from 2001-04-01.

“化粧品に配合される防腐剤(化粧品中の微生物の発育を抑制することを目的として化粧品に配合される物をいう。)は、別表第3に掲げる物でなければならない。”
4(1) · fetched 2026-10-23Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare: 化粧品基準(opens in a new tab)
Conformity

Cosmetics blending 別表第２ substances stay within the maximum per 100 g

Must meet the conditions of 化粧品基準 3 / 別表第２: maximum blend per 100 g by cosmetic type or purpose

Official text, current to 12 Jul 2024. MHLW's own 法令等データベース consolidated text of 化粧品基準 (告示331号), with amendment notes; latest amendment 令和6年厚生労働省告示第243号 (2024-07-12, applied the same day).

  • Makes a functional or quasi-drug claim (for example whitening or anti-wrinkle): no

Depends on: quasi drug or functional claim

In force since 1 Apr 2001

Applies to products manufactured on or after 1 Apr 2001

Section 1 of the notification: 'applies from 1 April 2001' (平成13年4月1日から適用); cosmetics manufactured or imported until 31 March 2001 follow the earlier standards, so the standard governs cosmetics manufactured or imported from 2001-04-01.

“化粧品は、別表第2の成分名の欄に掲げる物を配合する場合は、同表の100g中の最大配合量の欄に掲げる範囲内でなければならない。”
3 · fetched 2026-10-23Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare: 化粧品基準(opens in a new tab)
Conformity

Tar colorants in cosmetics follow the Ministerial Ordinance on tar colours for drugs

Must meet the conditions of 化粧品基準 4: tar colorants blended into cosmetics follow Article 3 of the Ministerial Ordinance on tar colours usable in drugs (昭和41年厚生省令第30号), applied mutatis mutandis

Official text, current to 12 Jul 2024. MHLW's own 法令等データベース consolidated text of 化粧品基準 (告示331号), with amendment notes; latest amendment 令和6年厚生労働省告示第243号 (2024-07-12, applied the same day).

  • Makes a functional or quasi-drug claim (for example whitening or anti-wrinkle): no

Depends on: quasi drug or functional claim

In force since 1 Apr 2001

Applies to products manufactured on or after 1 Apr 2001

Section 1 of the notification: 'applies from 1 April 2001' (平成13年4月1日から適用); cosmetics manufactured or imported until 31 March 2001 follow the earlier standards, so the standard governs cosmetics manufactured or imported from 2001-04-01.

“化粧品に配合されるタール色素については、医薬品等に使用することができるタール色素を定める省令(昭和41年厚生省令第30号)第3条の規定を準用する。”
4(3) · fetched 2026-10-23Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare: 化粧品基準(opens in a new tab)
Conformity

UV absorbers limited to 別表第４

Must meet the conditions of 化粧品基準 4 / 別表第４: only listed UV absorbers, within maximum per 100 g

Official text, current to 12 Jul 2024. MHLW's own 法令等データベース consolidated text of 化粧品基準 (告示331号), with amendment notes; latest amendment 令和6年厚生労働省告示第243号 (2024-07-12, applied the same day).

  • Makes a functional or quasi-drug claim (for example whitening or anti-wrinkle): no

Depends on: quasi drug or functional claim

In force since 1 Apr 2001

Applies to products manufactured on or after 1 Apr 2001

Section 1 of the notification: 'applies from 1 April 2001' (平成13年4月1日から適用); cosmetics manufactured or imported until 31 March 2001 follow the earlier standards, so the standard governs cosmetics manufactured or imported from 2001-04-01.

“化粧品に配合される紫外線吸収剤(紫外線を特異的に吸収する物であって、紫外線による有害な影響から皮膚又は毛髪を保護することを目的として化粧品に配合されるものをいう。)は、別表第4に掲げる物でなければならない。”
4(2) · fetched 2026-10-23Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare: 化粧品基準(opens in a new tab)

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ClaraDB gives a verdict only for PFAS state laws for cookware and bakeware, California Proposition 65 consumer-product warning check for BPA, BPS, formaldehyde, styrene, antimony trioxide, vinyl acetate, lead and cadmium, California Proposition 65 warning check for candles and ceramicware (lead, cadmium, formaldehyde, acetaldehyde, benzene, naphthalene, carbon monoxide, benzo[a]pyrene), US packaging EPR producer size thresholds (California, Colorado, Maryland, Minnesota, Oregon, Washington) for a brand-owning manufacturer, US lead in children's products and furniture (lead paint and total lead content), US lead in toys and child care articles (lead paint and total lead content), US lead in children's products (other) and bags (lead paint and total lead content), US phthalates in children's toys and child care articles (DEHP, DBP, BBP, DINP, DIBP, DPENP, DHEXP, DCHP) and US children's product certificate and tracking label for children's tableware (AI-checked, quotes verified word for word). Every other answer shows the laws and quotes found without saying whether they apply. Not checked: Consumer electronics (FCC equipment authorization, 47 CFR Parts 2 and 15, energy rules). What ClaraDB has checked

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Market
Coverage
New Mexico (US state)
Main sources; no modeled rule is scoped to this category. Not covered: other rules that may apply.
  • New Mexico (US state)
    Coverage
    Main sources; no modeled rule is scoped to this category. Not covered: other rules that may apply.

Facts

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Depends on
Markets
Rules
Whether the listed substance or group is present
EU, GB, JP, KR, US, US-CA, US-CO, US-CT, US-IL, US-MD, US-ME, US-MN, US-NJ, US-RI, US-VT, US-WA
8,179
Number of employees at the seller
US-CA
972
Hair dye type
EU, GB, KR
369
Rinse off
EU, GB, JP, KR, US-CA
281
Body area
EU, GB, JP, KR
249
Economic operator role
EU, GB, KR, US
90
Sprayable
EU, GB, KR
45
Contains battery
EU, GB, US
39
Intended for children under 3
EU, GB, KR
24
Battery category
EU, GB
22
Otc drug claim
US, US-MN
19
Quasi drug or functional claim
JP, KR
13
Net content ml
EU, GB, KR
10
Professional use
EU, GB, US
9
Battery chemistry
US
9
Aerosol dispenser
JP, KR, US
8
Customised cosmetic
KR
7
Rechargeable
US
6
Animal testing conducted
EU, GB, KR
5
Annual gross revenue usd
US-CO, US-MD, US-MN, US-OR, US-WA
5
Contains nanomaterial
EU, GB
2
Intended for children under 12
KR
2
Single use
KR
2
Button or coin cell
US
2
Distance sale to other member state
EU
1
Imported
KR
1
Cattle derived material
US
1
Uses sunscreen term
US
1
Safety substantiated
US
1
Battery removable
US
1
Ca gross sales usd
US-CA
1
Packaging tons co
US-CO
1
Packaging tons md
US-MD
1
Packaging tons mn
US-MN
1
Packaging tonnes or
US-OR
1
Fluorine treated container
US-VT
1
Packaging tons wa
US-WA
1
  • Whether the listed substance or group is present
    Markets
    EU, GB, JP, KR, US, US-CA, US-CO, US-CT, US-IL, US-MD, US-ME, US-MN, US-NJ, US-RI, US-VT, US-WA
    Rules
    8,179
  • Number of employees at the seller
    Markets
    US-CA
    Rules
    972
  • Hair dye type
    Markets
    EU, GB, KR
    Rules
    369
  • Rinse off
    Markets
    EU, GB, JP, KR, US-CA
    Rules
    281
  • Body area
    Markets
    EU, GB, JP, KR
    Rules
    249
  • Economic operator role
    Markets
    EU, GB, KR, US
    Rules
    90
  • Sprayable
    Markets
    EU, GB, KR
    Rules
    45
  • Contains battery
    Markets
    EU, GB, US
    Rules
    39
  • Intended for children under 3
    Markets
    EU, GB, KR
    Rules
    24
  • Battery category
    Markets
    EU, GB
    Rules
    22
  • Otc drug claim
    Markets
    US, US-MN
    Rules
    19
  • Quasi drug or functional claim
    Markets
    JP, KR
    Rules
    13
  • Net content ml
    Markets
    EU, GB, KR
    Rules
    10
  • Professional use
    Markets
    EU, GB, US
    Rules
    9
  • Battery chemistry
    Markets
    US
    Rules
    9
  • Aerosol dispenser
    Markets
    JP, KR, US
    Rules
    8
  • Customised cosmetic
    Markets
    KR
    Rules
    7
  • Rechargeable
    Markets
    US
    Rules
    6
  • Animal testing conducted
    Markets
    EU, GB, KR
    Rules
    5
  • Annual gross revenue usd
    Markets
    US-CO, US-MD, US-MN, US-OR, US-WA
    Rules
    5
  • Contains nanomaterial
    Markets
    EU, GB
    Rules
    2
  • Intended for children under 12
    Markets
    KR
    Rules
    2
  • Single use
    Markets
    KR
    Rules
    2
  • Button or coin cell
    Markets
    US
    Rules
    2
  • Distance sale to other member state
    Markets
    EU
    Rules
    1
  • Imported
    Markets
    KR
    Rules
    1
  • Cattle derived material
    Markets
    US
    Rules
    1
  • Uses sunscreen term
    Markets
    US
    Rules
    1
  • Safety substantiated
    Markets
    US
    Rules
    1
  • Battery removable
    Markets
    US
    Rules
    1
  • Ca gross sales usd
    Markets
    US-CA
    Rules
    1
  • Packaging tons co
    Markets
    US-CO
    Rules
    1
  • Packaging tons md
    Markets
    US-MD
    Rules
    1
  • Packaging tons mn
    Markets
    US-MN
    Rules
    1
  • Packaging tonnes or
    Markets
    US-OR
    Rules
    1
  • Fluorine treated container
    Markets
    US-VT
    Rules
    1
  • Packaging tons wa
    Markets
    US-WA
    Rules
    1

Changes

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Requirement
Applies when
Effective
Source
LabelUS
4-Methoxy-m-phenylenediamine (2,4-diaminoanisole) and its sulfate

Label required

Warning—Contains an ingredient that can penetrate your skin and has been determined to cause cancer in laboratory animals.

Consolidated text (not the authentic legal edition), current to 7 Oct 2026. eCFR is an editorial compilation of the CFR, not the official legal edition; current to 2026-10-07 per the eCFR.

Every product in the category

Stayed, not currently enforceable

Applies to products placed on the market on or after 16 Oct 1979

In force from 1979-10-16: the stored source note gives the Federal Register publication of the section text; no separate commencement date is stated.

“Warning—Contains an ingredient that can penetrate your skin and has been determined to cause cancer in laboratory animals.”
21 CFR 740.18(a) · fetched 2026-10-09US National Archives / Office of the Federal Register (eCFR): 21 CFR parts 700, 701, 740(opens in a new tab)
WarningUS-CA
N-Methyl-N-Formylhydrazine (CAS 758-17-8)

Warning required when exposure exceeds the threshold (no NSRL listed for this row)

This product can expose you to N-Methyl-N-Formylhydrazine, which is known to the State of California to cause cancer. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.

Exemptions (1)

No warning is required where the exposure poses no significant risk of cancer (at or below the NSRL).

a warning is not required if the business causing the exposure can demonstrate that the exposure occurs at a level that poses “no significant risk
Appendix A (summary), Exposures that pose no significant risk of cancer (excerpt) · fetched 2026-10-08California OAG / OEHHA: 27 CCR 27001(opens in a new tab)

Official text, current to 31 Jul 2026. OEHHA's own Prop 65 list (XLSX), list dated July 31, 2026.

  • Seller has 10 or more employees
  • Your business has 10 or more employees and the product knowingly and intentionally exposes someone in California to this chemical

Depends on: number of employees at the seller

Takes effect 8 Dec 2026

Applies to products sold on or after 8 Dec 2026

Listed 2025-12-08 (cancer). Grace period: "Proposition 65 warning requirements do not apply until 12 months after the chemical has been listed" (Appendix A); listing date plus 12 months.

Chemical
N-Methyl-N-Formylhydrazine
Type of toxicity
cancer
Listed by
the State's Qualified Experts (SQE)
CAS No.
758-17-8
Date listed
8 Dec 2025

Prop 65 list row: N-Methyl-N-Formylhydrazine · fetched 2026-10-08

California OEHHA: 27 CCR 27001(opens in a new tab)
WarningUS-CA
Bisphenol S (BPS) (CAS 80-09-1)

Warning required when exposure exceeds the threshold (no MADL listed for this row)

This product can expose you to Bisphenol S (BPS), which is known to the State of California to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.

Exemptions (1)

No warning is required for a reproductive toxicant where the exposure will produce no observable effect at 1,000 times the level in question (at or below the MADL).

“a warning is not required if the business causing the exposure can demonstrate that the exposure will produce no observable effect, even at 1,000 times the level in question.”
Appendix A (summary), Exposures that will produce no observable reproductive effect (excerpt) · fetched 2026-10-08California OAG / OEHHA: 27 CCR 27001(opens in a new tab)

Official text, current to 31 Jul 2026. OEHHA's own Prop 65 list (XLSX), list dated July 31, 2026.

  • Seller has 10 or more employees
  • Your business has 10 or more employees and the product knowingly and intentionally exposes someone in California to this chemical

Depends on: number of employees at the seller

Takes effect 8 Dec 2026

Applies to products sold on or after 8 Dec 2026

Listed 2025-12-08 (developmental). Grace period: "Proposition 65 warning requirements do not apply until 12 months after the chemical has been listed" (Appendix A); listing date plus 12 months.

Chemical
Bisphenol S (BPS)
Type of toxicity
developmental toxicity
Listed by
the State's Qualified Experts (SQE)
CAS No.
80-09-1
Date listed
8 Dec 2025

Prop 65 list row: Bisphenol S (BPS) · fetched 2026-10-08

California OEHHA: 27 CCR 27001(opens in a new tab)
WarningUS-CA
Tacrolimus (CAS 104987-11-3)

Warning required when exposure exceeds the threshold (no NSRL listed for this row)

This product can expose you to Tacrolimus, which is known to the State of California to cause cancer. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.

Exemptions (1)

No warning is required where the exposure poses no significant risk of cancer (at or below the NSRL).

a warning is not required if the business causing the exposure can demonstrate that the exposure occurs at a level that poses “no significant risk
Appendix A (summary), Exposures that pose no significant risk of cancer (excerpt) · fetched 2026-10-08California OAG / OEHHA: 27 CCR 27001(opens in a new tab)

Official text, current to 31 Jul 2026. OEHHA's own Prop 65 list (XLSX), list dated July 31, 2026.

  • Seller has 10 or more employees
  • Your business has 10 or more employees and the product knowingly and intentionally exposes someone in California to this chemical

Depends on: number of employees at the seller

Takes effect 17 Jul 2027

Applies to products sold on or after 17 Jul 2027

Listed 2026-07-17 (cancer). Grace period: "Proposition 65 warning requirements do not apply until 12 months after the chemical has been listed" (Appendix A); listing date plus 12 months.

Chemical
Tacrolimus
Type of toxicity
cancer
Listed by
the Labor Code (LC)
CAS No.
104987-11-3
Date listed
17 Jul 2026

Prop 65 list row: Tacrolimus · fetched 2026-10-08

California OEHHA: 27 CCR 27001(opens in a new tab)
WarningUS-CA
Hydrochlorothiazide

Warning required when exposure exceeds the threshold (no NSRL listed for this row)

This product can expose you to Hydrochlorothiazide, which is known to the State of California to cause cancer. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.

Exemptions (1)

No warning is required where the exposure poses no significant risk of cancer (at or below the NSRL).

a warning is not required if the business causing the exposure can demonstrate that the exposure occurs at a level that poses “no significant risk
Appendix A (summary), Exposures that pose no significant risk of cancer (excerpt) · fetched 2026-10-08California OAG / OEHHA: 27 CCR 27001(opens in a new tab)

Official text, current to 31 Jul 2026. OEHHA's own Prop 65 list (XLSX), list dated July 31, 2026.

  • Seller has 10 or more employees
  • Your business has 10 or more employees and the product knowingly and intentionally exposes someone in California to this chemical

Depends on: number of employees at the seller

Takes effect 17 Jul 2027

Applies to products sold on or after 17 Jul 2027

Listed 2026-07-17 (cancer). Grace period: "Proposition 65 warning requirements do not apply until 12 months after the chemical has been listed" (Appendix A); listing date plus 12 months.

Chemical
Hydrochlorothiazide
Type of toxicity
cancer
Listed by
the Labor Code (LC)
CAS No.
58-93-5; 125727-50-6; 8049-49-8
Date listed
17 Jul 2026

Prop 65 list row: Hydrochlorothiazide · fetched 2026-10-08

California OEHHA: 27 CCR 27001(opens in a new tab)
WarningUS-CA
Voriconazole

Warning required when exposure exceeds the threshold (no NSRL listed for this row)

This product can expose you to Voriconazole, which is known to the State of California to cause cancer. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.

Exemptions (1)

No warning is required where the exposure poses no significant risk of cancer (at or below the NSRL).

a warning is not required if the business causing the exposure can demonstrate that the exposure occurs at a level that poses “no significant risk
Appendix A (summary), Exposures that pose no significant risk of cancer (excerpt) · fetched 2026-10-08California OAG / OEHHA: 27 CCR 27001(opens in a new tab)

Official text, current to 31 Jul 2026. OEHHA's own Prop 65 list (XLSX), list dated July 31, 2026.

  • Seller has 10 or more employees
  • Your business has 10 or more employees and the product knowingly and intentionally exposes someone in California to this chemical

Depends on: number of employees at the seller

Takes effect 17 Jul 2027

Applies to products sold on or after 17 Jul 2027

Listed 2026-07-17 (cancer). Grace period: "Proposition 65 warning requirements do not apply until 12 months after the chemical has been listed" (Appendix A); listing date plus 12 months.

Chemical
Voriconazole
Type of toxicity
cancer
Listed by
the Labor Code (LC)
CAS No.
137234-62-9; 188416-29-7; 173967-54-9
Date listed
17 Jul 2026

Prop 65 list row: Voriconazole · fetched 2026-10-08

California OEHHA: 27 CCR 27001(opens in a new tab)
WarningUS-CA
Welding Fumes

Warning required when exposure exceeds the threshold (no NSRL listed for this row)

This product can expose you to Welding Fumes, which is known to the State of California to cause cancer. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.

Exemptions (1)

No warning is required where the exposure poses no significant risk of cancer (at or below the NSRL).

a warning is not required if the business causing the exposure can demonstrate that the exposure occurs at a level that poses “no significant risk
Appendix A (summary), Exposures that pose no significant risk of cancer (excerpt) · fetched 2026-10-08California OAG / OEHHA: 27 CCR 27001(opens in a new tab)

Official text, current to 31 Jul 2026. OEHHA's own Prop 65 list (XLSX), list dated July 31, 2026.

  • Seller has 10 or more employees
  • Your business has 10 or more employees and the product knowingly and intentionally exposes someone in California to this chemical

Depends on: number of employees at the seller

Takes effect 17 Jul 2027

Applies to products sold on or after 17 Jul 2027

Listed 2026-07-17 (cancer). Grace period: "Proposition 65 warning requirements do not apply until 12 months after the chemical has been listed" (Appendix A); listing date plus 12 months.

Chemical
Welding Fumes
Type of toxicity
cancer
Listed by
the Labor Code (LC)
CAS No.
none given
Date listed
17 Jul 2026

Prop 65 list row: Welding Fumes · fetched 2026-10-08

California OEHHA: 27 CCR 27001(opens in a new tab)
BanEU
Triphenyl Phosphate (CAS 115-86-6)

Banned

Consolidated text (not the authentic legal edition), current to 18 May 2026. EUR-Lex consolidated text: a documentation tool without legal effect; the acts published in the Official Journal are authentic. Consolidated version CELEX 02009R1223-20260518 from the Publications Office, the latest when read.

Every product in the category

Takes effect 1 Jan 2027

Applies to products placed on the market on or after 1 Jan 2027

Row footnote: products containing the substance shall not be placed on the Union market from 2027-01-01 and not be made available from 2028-07-01. The row-level date is read from the annex footnote (EU).

From the consolidated text: Triphenyl Phosphate (13) · 115-86-6 · 204-112-2

Annex II entry 1767 · fetched 2026-10-09

European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Reg. (EC) 1223/2009 Annexes II-VI(opens in a new tab)
LimitEU
Benzyl Salicylate (2-hydroxybenzoic acid phenylmethyl ester; CAS 118-58-1)

Limit 0.5 % (content basis)

In the finished (ready for use) cosmetic product. Maximum concentration cell: (b) 0,5 %. Field of application: (b) Rinse-off skin and hair products (except shower gel/bath products).

Consolidated text (not the authentic legal edition), current to 18 May 2026. EUR-Lex consolidated text: a documentation tool without legal effect; the acts published in the Official Journal are authentic. Consolidated version CELEX 02009R1223-20260518 from the Publications Office, the latest when read.

  • Rinse-off product

Depends on: rinse off

Takes effect 1 Jan 2027

Applies to products placed on the market on or after 1 Jan 2027

Row footnote: products containing the substance shall not be placed on the Union market from 2027-01-01 and not be made available from 2028-07-01. The row-level date is read from the annex footnote (EU).

From the consolidated text: (b) Rinse-off skin and hair products (except shower gel/bath products) · (b) 0,5 %

Annex III entry 75 (l1) · fetched 2026-10-09

European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Reg. (EC) 1223/2009 Annexes II-VI(opens in a new tab)
LimitEU
Citral Geranial (CAS 5392-40-5)

Limit 1.2 % (content basis)

In the finished (ready for use) cosmetic product. Maximum concentration cell: (h) 1,2 %. Field of application: (h) Skin and hair rinse-off products.

Consolidated text (not the authentic legal edition), current to 18 May 2026. EUR-Lex consolidated text: a documentation tool without legal effect; the acts published in the Official Journal are authentic. Consolidated version CELEX 02009R1223-20260518 from the Publications Office, the latest when read.

  • Rinse-off product

Depends on: rinse off

Takes effect 1 Jan 2027

Applies to products placed on the market on or after 1 Jan 2027

Row footnote: products containing the substance shall not be placed on the Union market from 2027-01-01 and not be made available from 2028-08-01. The row-level date is read from the annex footnote (EU).

From the consolidated text: (h) Skin and hair rinse-off products · (h) 1,2 %

Annex III entry 70 (l7) · fetched 2026-10-09

European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Reg. (EC) 1223/2009 Annexes II-VI(opens in a new tab)
  • LabelUS
    4-Methoxy-m-phenylenediamine (2,4-diaminoanisole) and its sulfate

    Label required

    Warning—Contains an ingredient that can penetrate your skin and has been determined to cause cancer in laboratory animals.

    Consolidated text (not the authentic legal edition), current to 7 Oct 2026. eCFR is an editorial compilation of the CFR, not the official legal edition; current to 2026-10-07 per the eCFR.

    Applies when

    Every product in the category

    Effective

    Stayed, not currently enforceable

    Applies to products placed on the market on or after 16 Oct 1979

    In force from 1979-10-16: the stored source note gives the Federal Register publication of the section text; no separate commencement date is stated.

    Source
    “Warning—Contains an ingredient that can penetrate your skin and has been determined to cause cancer in laboratory animals.”
    21 CFR 740.18(a) · fetched 2026-10-09US National Archives / Office of the Federal Register (eCFR): 21 CFR parts 700, 701, 740(opens in a new tab)
  • WarningUS-CA
    N-Methyl-N-Formylhydrazine (CAS 758-17-8)

    Warning required when exposure exceeds the threshold (no NSRL listed for this row)

    This product can expose you to N-Methyl-N-Formylhydrazine, which is known to the State of California to cause cancer. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.

    Exemptions (1)

    No warning is required where the exposure poses no significant risk of cancer (at or below the NSRL).

    a warning is not required if the business causing the exposure can demonstrate that the exposure occurs at a level that poses “no significant risk
    Appendix A (summary), Exposures that pose no significant risk of cancer (excerpt) · fetched 2026-10-08California OAG / OEHHA: 27 CCR 27001(opens in a new tab)

    Official text, current to 31 Jul 2026. OEHHA's own Prop 65 list (XLSX), list dated July 31, 2026.

    Applies when
    • Seller has 10 or more employees
    • Your business has 10 or more employees and the product knowingly and intentionally exposes someone in California to this chemical

    Depends on: number of employees at the seller

    Effective

    Takes effect 8 Dec 2026

    Applies to products sold on or after 8 Dec 2026

    Listed 2025-12-08 (cancer). Grace period: "Proposition 65 warning requirements do not apply until 12 months after the chemical has been listed" (Appendix A); listing date plus 12 months.

    Source
    Chemical
    N-Methyl-N-Formylhydrazine
    Type of toxicity
    cancer
    Listed by
    the State's Qualified Experts (SQE)
    CAS No.
    758-17-8
    Date listed
    8 Dec 2025

    Prop 65 list row: N-Methyl-N-Formylhydrazine · fetched 2026-10-08

    California OEHHA: 27 CCR 27001(opens in a new tab)
  • WarningUS-CA
    Bisphenol S (BPS) (CAS 80-09-1)

    Warning required when exposure exceeds the threshold (no MADL listed for this row)

    This product can expose you to Bisphenol S (BPS), which is known to the State of California to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.

    Exemptions (1)

    No warning is required for a reproductive toxicant where the exposure will produce no observable effect at 1,000 times the level in question (at or below the MADL).

    “a warning is not required if the business causing the exposure can demonstrate that the exposure will produce no observable effect, even at 1,000 times the level in question.”
    Appendix A (summary), Exposures that will produce no observable reproductive effect (excerpt) · fetched 2026-10-08California OAG / OEHHA: 27 CCR 27001(opens in a new tab)

    Official text, current to 31 Jul 2026. OEHHA's own Prop 65 list (XLSX), list dated July 31, 2026.

    Applies when
    • Seller has 10 or more employees
    • Your business has 10 or more employees and the product knowingly and intentionally exposes someone in California to this chemical

    Depends on: number of employees at the seller

    Effective

    Takes effect 8 Dec 2026

    Applies to products sold on or after 8 Dec 2026

    Listed 2025-12-08 (developmental). Grace period: "Proposition 65 warning requirements do not apply until 12 months after the chemical has been listed" (Appendix A); listing date plus 12 months.

    Source
    Chemical
    Bisphenol S (BPS)
    Type of toxicity
    developmental toxicity
    Listed by
    the State's Qualified Experts (SQE)
    CAS No.
    80-09-1
    Date listed
    8 Dec 2025

    Prop 65 list row: Bisphenol S (BPS) · fetched 2026-10-08

    California OEHHA: 27 CCR 27001(opens in a new tab)
  • WarningUS-CA
    Tacrolimus (CAS 104987-11-3)

    Warning required when exposure exceeds the threshold (no NSRL listed for this row)

    This product can expose you to Tacrolimus, which is known to the State of California to cause cancer. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.

    Exemptions (1)

    No warning is required where the exposure poses no significant risk of cancer (at or below the NSRL).

    a warning is not required if the business causing the exposure can demonstrate that the exposure occurs at a level that poses “no significant risk
    Appendix A (summary), Exposures that pose no significant risk of cancer (excerpt) · fetched 2026-10-08California OAG / OEHHA: 27 CCR 27001(opens in a new tab)

    Official text, current to 31 Jul 2026. OEHHA's own Prop 65 list (XLSX), list dated July 31, 2026.

    Applies when
    • Seller has 10 or more employees
    • Your business has 10 or more employees and the product knowingly and intentionally exposes someone in California to this chemical

    Depends on: number of employees at the seller

    Effective

    Takes effect 17 Jul 2027

    Applies to products sold on or after 17 Jul 2027

    Listed 2026-07-17 (cancer). Grace period: "Proposition 65 warning requirements do not apply until 12 months after the chemical has been listed" (Appendix A); listing date plus 12 months.

    Source
    Chemical
    Tacrolimus
    Type of toxicity
    cancer
    Listed by
    the Labor Code (LC)
    CAS No.
    104987-11-3
    Date listed
    17 Jul 2026

    Prop 65 list row: Tacrolimus · fetched 2026-10-08

    California OEHHA: 27 CCR 27001(opens in a new tab)
  • WarningUS-CA
    Hydrochlorothiazide

    Warning required when exposure exceeds the threshold (no NSRL listed for this row)

    This product can expose you to Hydrochlorothiazide, which is known to the State of California to cause cancer. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.

    Exemptions (1)

    No warning is required where the exposure poses no significant risk of cancer (at or below the NSRL).

    a warning is not required if the business causing the exposure can demonstrate that the exposure occurs at a level that poses “no significant risk
    Appendix A (summary), Exposures that pose no significant risk of cancer (excerpt) · fetched 2026-10-08California OAG / OEHHA: 27 CCR 27001(opens in a new tab)

    Official text, current to 31 Jul 2026. OEHHA's own Prop 65 list (XLSX), list dated July 31, 2026.

    Applies when
    • Seller has 10 or more employees
    • Your business has 10 or more employees and the product knowingly and intentionally exposes someone in California to this chemical

    Depends on: number of employees at the seller

    Effective

    Takes effect 17 Jul 2027

    Applies to products sold on or after 17 Jul 2027

    Listed 2026-07-17 (cancer). Grace period: "Proposition 65 warning requirements do not apply until 12 months after the chemical has been listed" (Appendix A); listing date plus 12 months.

    Source
    Chemical
    Hydrochlorothiazide
    Type of toxicity
    cancer
    Listed by
    the Labor Code (LC)
    CAS No.
    58-93-5; 125727-50-6; 8049-49-8
    Date listed
    17 Jul 2026

    Prop 65 list row: Hydrochlorothiazide · fetched 2026-10-08

    California OEHHA: 27 CCR 27001(opens in a new tab)
  • WarningUS-CA
    Voriconazole

    Warning required when exposure exceeds the threshold (no NSRL listed for this row)

    This product can expose you to Voriconazole, which is known to the State of California to cause cancer. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.

    Exemptions (1)

    No warning is required where the exposure poses no significant risk of cancer (at or below the NSRL).

    a warning is not required if the business causing the exposure can demonstrate that the exposure occurs at a level that poses “no significant risk
    Appendix A (summary), Exposures that pose no significant risk of cancer (excerpt) · fetched 2026-10-08California OAG / OEHHA: 27 CCR 27001(opens in a new tab)

    Official text, current to 31 Jul 2026. OEHHA's own Prop 65 list (XLSX), list dated July 31, 2026.

    Applies when
    • Seller has 10 or more employees
    • Your business has 10 or more employees and the product knowingly and intentionally exposes someone in California to this chemical

    Depends on: number of employees at the seller

    Effective

    Takes effect 17 Jul 2027

    Applies to products sold on or after 17 Jul 2027

    Listed 2026-07-17 (cancer). Grace period: "Proposition 65 warning requirements do not apply until 12 months after the chemical has been listed" (Appendix A); listing date plus 12 months.

    Source
    Chemical
    Voriconazole
    Type of toxicity
    cancer
    Listed by
    the Labor Code (LC)
    CAS No.
    137234-62-9; 188416-29-7; 173967-54-9
    Date listed
    17 Jul 2026

    Prop 65 list row: Voriconazole · fetched 2026-10-08

    California OEHHA: 27 CCR 27001(opens in a new tab)
  • WarningUS-CA
    Welding Fumes

    Warning required when exposure exceeds the threshold (no NSRL listed for this row)

    This product can expose you to Welding Fumes, which is known to the State of California to cause cancer. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.

    Exemptions (1)

    No warning is required where the exposure poses no significant risk of cancer (at or below the NSRL).

    a warning is not required if the business causing the exposure can demonstrate that the exposure occurs at a level that poses “no significant risk
    Appendix A (summary), Exposures that pose no significant risk of cancer (excerpt) · fetched 2026-10-08California OAG / OEHHA: 27 CCR 27001(opens in a new tab)

    Official text, current to 31 Jul 2026. OEHHA's own Prop 65 list (XLSX), list dated July 31, 2026.

    Applies when
    • Seller has 10 or more employees
    • Your business has 10 or more employees and the product knowingly and intentionally exposes someone in California to this chemical

    Depends on: number of employees at the seller

    Effective

    Takes effect 17 Jul 2027

    Applies to products sold on or after 17 Jul 2027

    Listed 2026-07-17 (cancer). Grace period: "Proposition 65 warning requirements do not apply until 12 months after the chemical has been listed" (Appendix A); listing date plus 12 months.

    Source
    Chemical
    Welding Fumes
    Type of toxicity
    cancer
    Listed by
    the Labor Code (LC)
    CAS No.
    none given
    Date listed
    17 Jul 2026

    Prop 65 list row: Welding Fumes · fetched 2026-10-08

    California OEHHA: 27 CCR 27001(opens in a new tab)
  • BanEU
    Triphenyl Phosphate (CAS 115-86-6)

    Banned

    Consolidated text (not the authentic legal edition), current to 18 May 2026. EUR-Lex consolidated text: a documentation tool without legal effect; the acts published in the Official Journal are authentic. Consolidated version CELEX 02009R1223-20260518 from the Publications Office, the latest when read.

    Applies when

    Every product in the category

    Effective

    Takes effect 1 Jan 2027

    Applies to products placed on the market on or after 1 Jan 2027

    Row footnote: products containing the substance shall not be placed on the Union market from 2027-01-01 and not be made available from 2028-07-01. The row-level date is read from the annex footnote (EU).

    Source

    From the consolidated text: Triphenyl Phosphate (13) · 115-86-6 · 204-112-2

    Annex II entry 1767 · fetched 2026-10-09

    European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Reg. (EC) 1223/2009 Annexes II-VI(opens in a new tab)
  • LimitEU
    Benzyl Salicylate (2-hydroxybenzoic acid phenylmethyl ester; CAS 118-58-1)

    Limit 0.5 % (content basis)

    In the finished (ready for use) cosmetic product. Maximum concentration cell: (b) 0,5 %. Field of application: (b) Rinse-off skin and hair products (except shower gel/bath products).

    Consolidated text (not the authentic legal edition), current to 18 May 2026. EUR-Lex consolidated text: a documentation tool without legal effect; the acts published in the Official Journal are authentic. Consolidated version CELEX 02009R1223-20260518 from the Publications Office, the latest when read.

    Applies when
    • Rinse-off product

    Depends on: rinse off

    Effective

    Takes effect 1 Jan 2027

    Applies to products placed on the market on or after 1 Jan 2027

    Row footnote: products containing the substance shall not be placed on the Union market from 2027-01-01 and not be made available from 2028-07-01. The row-level date is read from the annex footnote (EU).

    Source

    From the consolidated text: (b) Rinse-off skin and hair products (except shower gel/bath products) · (b) 0,5 %

    Annex III entry 75 (l1) · fetched 2026-10-09

    European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Reg. (EC) 1223/2009 Annexes II-VI(opens in a new tab)
  • LimitEU
    Citral Geranial (CAS 5392-40-5)

    Limit 1.2 % (content basis)

    In the finished (ready for use) cosmetic product. Maximum concentration cell: (h) 1,2 %. Field of application: (h) Skin and hair rinse-off products.

    Consolidated text (not the authentic legal edition), current to 18 May 2026. EUR-Lex consolidated text: a documentation tool without legal effect; the acts published in the Official Journal are authentic. Consolidated version CELEX 02009R1223-20260518 from the Publications Office, the latest when read.

    Applies when
    • Rinse-off product

    Depends on: rinse off

    Effective

    Takes effect 1 Jan 2027

    Applies to products placed on the market on or after 1 Jan 2027

    Row footnote: products containing the substance shall not be placed on the Union market from 2027-01-01 and not be made available from 2028-08-01. The row-level date is read from the annex footnote (EU).

    Source

    From the consolidated text: (h) Skin and hair rinse-off products · (h) 1,2 %

    Annex III entry 70 (l7) · fetched 2026-10-09

    European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Reg. (EC) 1223/2009 Annexes II-VI(opens in a new tab)
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Recalls, safety alerts and Prop 65 notices that name Oxidative hair dye, with a link to the original. A Prop 65 notice is a claim by the sender, not a ruling.

Prop 65 notices: 15Safety Gate alerts: 130CPSC recalls: 0

145 records dated 20 Jan 2023 to 23 Oct 2026. Most recent shown.

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