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Main sources, from 1 Jan 2025 · What is covered
United States (federal): main sources stored. Modelled: TSCA section 8(a)(7) PFAS reporting and recordkeeping (40 CFR 705), shown as applying only if the product contains a PFAS; FD&C Act ch. VI cosmetics as amended by MoCRA (21 U.S.C. 361-364j: adulteration, misbranding, adverse events, GMP, registration and listing, safety substantiation, labelling); 21 CFR 700, 701, 710, 720; 740 and color additive parts 73; OTC sunscreen: 21 CFR 201.327 labeling, SPF, broad-spectrum and water-resistance tests; 21 CFR 201.66 Drug Facts; 21 CFR part 207 establishment registration, drug listing and NDC; 74 and 82 where cosmetics are named. Not stored: OTC drug products other than sunscreen (antiperspirant M019, anti-dandruff, fluoride toothpaste M021); for sunscreen: the M020 list of permitted active ingredients and concentrations, and OMUFA facility fees; FPLA and 16 CFR 500 packaging rules; FDA GMP and talc-asbestos testing rules until final; color additive petition status after ClaraDB's data date; state law other than listed US states.
Label accurate statement of quantity of contents
Label required
Accurate statement of the quantity of the contents in terms of weight, measure, or numerical count
Official text, current to 31 Dec 2024. United States Code, 2024 Edition, published by GPO; amendments enacted after the edition are not in this text.
Every product in the category
In force since 1 Jan 1940
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 1 Jan 1940
Stored note under 362: 'Par. (b) effective Jan. 1, 1940, and such subsection effective July 1, 1940, as provided by regulations for certain lithographed labeling and containers bearing certain labeling'; Jan. 1, 1940 used as the general date.
“(2) an accurate statement of the quantity of the contents in terms of weight, measure, or numerical count;”
Professional-use-only cosmetic label statement
Label required
Clear and prominent statement that the product shall be administered or used only by licensed professionals
Official text, current to 31 Dec 2024. United States Code, 2024 Edition, published by GPO; amendments enacted after the edition are not in this text.
- For professional use only
- Makes a drug claim (for example sunscreen or anti-dandruff): no
Depends on: professional use, otc drug claim
In force since 29 Dec 2023
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 29 Dec 2023
In force from 2023-12-29: the stored statutory note makes the 2022 amendment effective 1 year after Dec. 29, 2022.
“A cosmetic product introduced into interstate commerce and intended to be used only by a professional shall bear a label that— (A) contains a clear and prominent statement that the product shall be administered or used only by licensed professionals;”
Cosmetic product listing with FDA by the responsible person
Registration required
FDA cosmetic product listing (facility numbers, responsible person, category, ingredient list); updates annually
Exemptions (2)
Businesses with average gross annual US cosmetic sales over the previous 3 years below USD 1,000,000 (inflation adjusted) are small businesses exempt from secs. 364b and 364c, unless they make eye-contact, injected, internal-use or over-24-hour products
“shall be considered small businesses and not subject to the requirements of section 364b or 364c of this title.”
A cosmetic product or facility also subject to subchapter V (drugs) is exempt from secs. 364a, 364b, 364c, 364d, 364e(a), 364f and 364g
“a cosmetic product or facility that is also subject to the requirements of subchapter V shall be exempt from the requirements of sections 364a, 364b, 364c, 364d, 364e(a), 364f, and 364g of this title.”
Official text, current to 31 Dec 2024. United States Code, 2024 Edition, published by GPO; amendments enacted after the edition are not in this text.
- Makes a drug claim (for example sunscreen or anti-dandruff): no
- Your role: Manufacturer or Importer or Distributor
Depends on: otc drug claim, economic operator role
In force since 29 Dec 2023
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 29 Dec 2023
Deadline computed from the stated rule 'not later than 1 year after December 29, 2022' (2023-12-29) for products marketed on Dec. 29, 2022; products first marketed later must be listed within 120 days of marketing in interstate commerce (364c(c)(2)); annual updates (364c(c)(5)).
“For each cosmetic product, the responsible person shall submit to the Secretary a cosmetic product listing, or ensure that such submission is made”
Serious adverse event reports to FDA
Notification to FDA (Secretary of HHS)
Serious adverse event report with a copy of the label, within 15 business days of receipt; new and material medical information within 15 business days, for 1 year after the report
Exemptions (1)
A cosmetic product or facility also subject to subchapter V (drugs) is exempt from secs. 364a, 364b, 364c, 364d, 364e(a), 364f and 364g
“a cosmetic product or facility that is also subject to the requirements of subchapter V shall be exempt from the requirements of sections 364a, 364b, 364c, 364d, 364e(a), 364f, and 364g of this title.”
Official text, current to 31 Dec 2024. United States Code, 2024 Edition, published by GPO; amendments enacted after the edition are not in this text.
- Makes a drug claim (for example sunscreen or anti-dandruff): no
- Your role: Manufacturer or Importer or Distributor
Depends on: otc drug claim, economic operator role
In force since 29 Dec 2023
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 29 Dec 2023
In force from 2023-12-29: the stored statutory note makes the 2022 amendment effective 1 year after Dec. 29, 2022.
“The responsible person shall submit to the Secretary a serious adverse event report accompanied by a copy of the label on or within the retail packaging of such cosmetic product no later than 15 business days after the report is received by the responsible person.”
§14322(b)(1)
Label required
3 chasing arrows or a comparable recycling symbol
Exemptions (1)
Sale of a remanufactured product unit (unless the unit was originally subject to this duty) and sale of product units intended for export only are exempt
“(A) The sale of a remanufactured product unit unless paragraph (1) applied to the sale of the unit when originally manufactured. (B)”
Official text, current to 31 Dec 2024. United States Code, 2024 Edition, published by GPO; amendments enacted after the edition are not in this text.
- Battery chemistry: Nickel-cadmium or Lead-acid
- Rechargeable
- Contains a battery
Depends on: battery chemistry, rechargeable, contains battery
In force since 13 May 1997
Applies to products sold on or after 13 May 1997
§ 14322(a)(1): applies to batteries and products "manufactured on or after the date 12 months after May 13, 1996" (computed as 1997-05-13).
“3 chasing arrows or a comparable recycling symbol.”
Rechargeable consumer product and regulated battery packaging label (§ 14322(b)(4))
Label required
on packaging, unless visible through it: "CONTAINS NICKEL-CADMIUM BATTERY. BATTERY MUST BE RECYCLED OR DISPOSED OF PROPERLY." or "CONTAINS SEALED LEAD BATTERY. BATTERY MUST BE RECYCLED.", as applicable
Exemptions (1)
Sale of a remanufactured product unit (unless the unit was originally subject to this duty) and sale of product units intended for export only are exempt
“(A) The sale of a remanufactured product unit unless paragraph (1) applied to the sale of the unit when originally manufactured. (B)”
Official text, current to 31 Dec 2024. United States Code, 2024 Edition, published by GPO; amendments enacted after the edition are not in this text.
- Battery chemistry: Nickel-cadmium or Lead-acid
- Rechargeable
- Contains a battery
Depends on: battery chemistry, rechargeable, contains battery
In force since 13 May 1997
Applies to products sold on or after 13 May 1997
§ 14322(a)(1): applies to batteries and products "manufactured on or after the date 12 months after May 13, 1996" (computed as 1997-05-13).
“On the packaging of each rechargeable consumer product, and the packaging of each regulated battery sold separately from such a product, unless the required label”
§14322(b)(2)(A)
Label required
chemical name or abbreviation "Ni-Cd"; "BATTERY MUST BE RECYCLED OR DISPOSED OF PROPERLY."
Exemptions (1)
Sale of a remanufactured product unit (unless the unit was originally subject to this duty) and sale of product units intended for export only are exempt
“(A) The sale of a remanufactured product unit unless paragraph (1) applied to the sale of the unit when originally manufactured. (B)”
Official text, current to 31 Dec 2024. United States Code, 2024 Edition, published by GPO; amendments enacted after the edition are not in this text.
- Battery chemistry: Nickel-cadmium
- Rechargeable
- Contains a battery
Depends on: battery chemistry, rechargeable, contains battery
In force since 13 May 1997
Applies to products sold on or after 13 May 1997
§ 14322(a)(1): applies to batteries and products "manufactured on or after the date 12 months after May 13, 1996" (computed as 1997-05-13).
On each regulated battery which is a nickel-cadmium battery, the chemical name or the abbreviation "Ni-Cd" and the phrase "BATTERY MUST BE RECYCLED OR DISPOSED OF PROPERLY.".
§14322(b)(2)(B)
Label required
"Pb" or the words "LEAD", "RETURN", and "RECYCLE"; "BATTERY MUST BE RECYCLED." if the battery is sealed
Exemptions (1)
Sale of a remanufactured product unit (unless the unit was originally subject to this duty) and sale of product units intended for export only are exempt
“(A) The sale of a remanufactured product unit unless paragraph (1) applied to the sale of the unit when originally manufactured. (B)”
Official text, current to 31 Dec 2024. United States Code, 2024 Edition, published by GPO; amendments enacted after the edition are not in this text.
- Battery chemistry: Lead-acid
- Rechargeable
- Contains a battery
Depends on: battery chemistry, rechargeable, contains battery
In force since 13 May 1997
Applies to products sold on or after 13 May 1997
§ 14322(a)(1): applies to batteries and products "manufactured on or after the date 12 months after May 13, 1996" (computed as 1997-05-13).
On each regulated battery which is a lead-acid battery, "Pb" or the words "LEAD", "RETURN", and "RECYCLE" and if the regulated battery is sealed, the phrase "BATTERY MUST BE RECYCLED.".
US: rechargeable-consumer-product-label
Label required
CONTAINS NICKEL-CADMIUM BATTERY. BATTERY MUST BE RECYCLED OR DISPOSED OF PROPERLY. (or CONTAINS SEALED LEAD BATTERY. BATTERY MUST BE RECYCLED.) on the product and, unless visible, on the packaging
Official text, current to 31 Dec 2024. United States Code, 2024 Edition, published by GPO; amendments enacted after the edition are not in this text.
- Battery chemistry: Nickel-cadmium or Lead-acid
- Battery can be removed by the user: no
- Contains a battery
- Rechargeable
Depends on: battery chemistry, battery removable, contains battery, rechargeable
In force since 13 May 1997
Applies to products sold on or after 13 May 1997
Applies to a rechargeable consumer product with a non-removable regulated battery; manufactured on or after the date 1 year after May 13, 1996 = 1997-05-13 (§14322(a)(1), (b)).
“On each rechargeable consumer product containing a regulated battery that is not easily removable, the phrase”
- Label
Label accurate statement of quantity of contents
Label required
Accurate statement of the quantity of the contents in terms of weight, measure, or numerical count
Official text, current to 31 Dec 2024. United States Code, 2024 Edition, published by GPO; amendments enacted after the edition are not in this text.
- Applies when
Every product in the category
- Effective
In force since 1 Jan 1940
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 1 Jan 1940
Stored note under 362: 'Par. (b) effective Jan. 1, 1940, and such subsection effective July 1, 1940, as provided by regulations for certain lithographed labeling and containers bearing certain labeling'; Jan. 1, 1940 used as the general date.
- Source
“(2) an accurate statement of the quantity of the contents in terms of weight, measure, or numerical count;”
21 U.S.C. 362(b)(2) · fetched 2026-10-09US Government Publishing Office (GovInfo, USCODE-2024): 21 U.S.C. 361-364j (FD&C Act secs. 601-614)(opens in a new tab)
- Label
Professional-use-only cosmetic label statement
Label required
Clear and prominent statement that the product shall be administered or used only by licensed professionals
Official text, current to 31 Dec 2024. United States Code, 2024 Edition, published by GPO; amendments enacted after the edition are not in this text.
- Applies when
- For professional use only
- Makes a drug claim (for example sunscreen or anti-dandruff): no
Depends on: professional use, otc drug claim
- Effective
In force since 29 Dec 2023
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 29 Dec 2023
In force from 2023-12-29: the stored statutory note makes the 2022 amendment effective 1 year after Dec. 29, 2022.
- Source
“A cosmetic product introduced into interstate commerce and intended to be used only by a professional shall bear a label that— (A) contains a clear and prominent statement that the product shall be administered or used only by licensed professionals;”
21 U.S.C. 364e(c)(2) · fetched 2026-10-09US Government Publishing Office (GovInfo, USCODE-2024): 21 U.S.C. 361-364j (FD&C Act secs. 601-614)(opens in a new tab)
- Registration
Cosmetic product listing with FDA by the responsible person
Registration required
FDA cosmetic product listing (facility numbers, responsible person, category, ingredient list); updates annually
Exemptions (2)
Businesses with average gross annual US cosmetic sales over the previous 3 years below USD 1,000,000 (inflation adjusted) are small businesses exempt from secs. 364b and 364c, unless they make eye-contact, injected, internal-use or over-24-hour products
“shall be considered small businesses and not subject to the requirements of section 364b or 364c of this title.”
21 U.S.C. 364h(a)-(b) (excerpt) · fetched 2026-10-09US Government Publishing Office (GovInfo, USCODE-2024): 21 U.S.C. 361-364j (FD&C Act secs. 601-614)(opens in a new tab) A cosmetic product or facility also subject to subchapter V (drugs) is exempt from secs. 364a, 364b, 364c, 364d, 364e(a), 364f and 364g
“a cosmetic product or facility that is also subject to the requirements of subchapter V shall be exempt from the requirements of sections 364a, 364b, 364c, 364d, 364e(a), 364f, and 364g of this title.”
21 U.S.C. 364i(a) (excerpt) · fetched 2026-10-09US Government Publishing Office (GovInfo, USCODE-2024): 21 U.S.C. 361-364j (FD&C Act secs. 601-614)(opens in a new tab) Official text, current to 31 Dec 2024. United States Code, 2024 Edition, published by GPO; amendments enacted after the edition are not in this text.
- Applies when
- Makes a drug claim (for example sunscreen or anti-dandruff): no
- Your role: Manufacturer or Importer or Distributor
Depends on: otc drug claim, economic operator role
- Effective
In force since 29 Dec 2023
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 29 Dec 2023
Deadline computed from the stated rule 'not later than 1 year after December 29, 2022' (2023-12-29) for products marketed on Dec. 29, 2022; products first marketed later must be listed within 120 days of marketing in interstate commerce (364c(c)(2)); annual updates (364c(c)(5)).
- Source
“For each cosmetic product, the responsible person shall submit to the Secretary a cosmetic product listing, or ensure that such submission is made”
21 U.S.C. 364c(c)(1) (excerpt) · fetched 2026-10-09US Government Publishing Office (GovInfo, USCODE-2024): 21 U.S.C. 361-364j (FD&C Act secs. 601-614)(opens in a new tab)
- Notification
Serious adverse event reports to FDA
Notification to FDA (Secretary of HHS)
Serious adverse event report with a copy of the label, within 15 business days of receipt; new and material medical information within 15 business days, for 1 year after the report
Exemptions (1)
A cosmetic product or facility also subject to subchapter V (drugs) is exempt from secs. 364a, 364b, 364c, 364d, 364e(a), 364f and 364g
“a cosmetic product or facility that is also subject to the requirements of subchapter V shall be exempt from the requirements of sections 364a, 364b, 364c, 364d, 364e(a), 364f, and 364g of this title.”
21 U.S.C. 364i(a) (excerpt) · fetched 2026-10-09US Government Publishing Office (GovInfo, USCODE-2024): 21 U.S.C. 361-364j (FD&C Act secs. 601-614)(opens in a new tab) Official text, current to 31 Dec 2024. United States Code, 2024 Edition, published by GPO; amendments enacted after the edition are not in this text.
- Applies when
- Makes a drug claim (for example sunscreen or anti-dandruff): no
- Your role: Manufacturer or Importer or Distributor
Depends on: otc drug claim, economic operator role
- Effective
In force since 29 Dec 2023
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 29 Dec 2023
In force from 2023-12-29: the stored statutory note makes the 2022 amendment effective 1 year after Dec. 29, 2022.
- Source
“The responsible person shall submit to the Secretary a serious adverse event report accompanied by a copy of the label on or within the retail packaging of such cosmetic product no later than 15 business days after the report is received by the responsible person.”
21 U.S.C. 364a(a) · fetched 2026-10-09US Government Publishing Office (GovInfo, USCODE-2024): 21 U.S.C. 361-364j (FD&C Act secs. 601-614)(opens in a new tab)
- Label
§14322(b)(1)
Label required
3 chasing arrows or a comparable recycling symbol
Exemptions (1)
Sale of a remanufactured product unit (unless the unit was originally subject to this duty) and sale of product units intended for export only are exempt
“(A) The sale of a remanufactured product unit unless paragraph (1) applied to the sale of the unit when originally manufactured. (B)”
§ 14322(a)(2) · fetched 2026-10-09US Government Publishing Office (govinfo): 42 U.S.C. 14301-14336(opens in a new tab) Official text, current to 31 Dec 2024. United States Code, 2024 Edition, published by GPO; amendments enacted after the edition are not in this text.
- Applies when
- Battery chemistry: Nickel-cadmium or Lead-acid
- Rechargeable
- Contains a battery
Depends on: battery chemistry, rechargeable, contains battery
- Effective
In force since 13 May 1997
Applies to products sold on or after 13 May 1997
§ 14322(a)(1): applies to batteries and products "manufactured on or after the date 12 months after May 13, 1996" (computed as 1997-05-13).
- Source
“3 chasing arrows or a comparable recycling symbol.”
§14322(b)(1) · fetched 2026-10-09US Government Publishing Office (govinfo): 42 U.S.C. 14301-14336(opens in a new tab)
- Label
Rechargeable consumer product and regulated battery packaging label (§ 14322(b)(4))
Label required
on packaging, unless visible through it: "CONTAINS NICKEL-CADMIUM BATTERY. BATTERY MUST BE RECYCLED OR DISPOSED OF PROPERLY." or "CONTAINS SEALED LEAD BATTERY. BATTERY MUST BE RECYCLED.", as applicable
Exemptions (1)
Sale of a remanufactured product unit (unless the unit was originally subject to this duty) and sale of product units intended for export only are exempt
“(A) The sale of a remanufactured product unit unless paragraph (1) applied to the sale of the unit when originally manufactured. (B)”
§ 14322(a)(2) · fetched 2026-10-09US Government Publishing Office (govinfo): 42 U.S.C. 14301-14336(opens in a new tab) Official text, current to 31 Dec 2024. United States Code, 2024 Edition, published by GPO; amendments enacted after the edition are not in this text.
- Applies when
- Battery chemistry: Nickel-cadmium or Lead-acid
- Rechargeable
- Contains a battery
Depends on: battery chemistry, rechargeable, contains battery
- Effective
In force since 13 May 1997
Applies to products sold on or after 13 May 1997
§ 14322(a)(1): applies to batteries and products "manufactured on or after the date 12 months after May 13, 1996" (computed as 1997-05-13).
- Source
“On the packaging of each rechargeable consumer product, and the packaging of each regulated battery sold separately from such a product, unless the required label”
§ 14322(b)(4) (excerpt) · fetched 2026-10-09US Government Publishing Office (govinfo): 42 U.S.C. 14301-14336(opens in a new tab)
- Label
§14322(b)(2)(A)
Label required
chemical name or abbreviation "Ni-Cd"; "BATTERY MUST BE RECYCLED OR DISPOSED OF PROPERLY."
Exemptions (1)
Sale of a remanufactured product unit (unless the unit was originally subject to this duty) and sale of product units intended for export only are exempt
“(A) The sale of a remanufactured product unit unless paragraph (1) applied to the sale of the unit when originally manufactured. (B)”
§ 14322(a)(2) · fetched 2026-10-09US Government Publishing Office (govinfo): 42 U.S.C. 14301-14336(opens in a new tab) Official text, current to 31 Dec 2024. United States Code, 2024 Edition, published by GPO; amendments enacted after the edition are not in this text.
- Applies when
- Battery chemistry: Nickel-cadmium
- Rechargeable
- Contains a battery
Depends on: battery chemistry, rechargeable, contains battery
- Effective
In force since 13 May 1997
Applies to products sold on or after 13 May 1997
§ 14322(a)(1): applies to batteries and products "manufactured on or after the date 12 months after May 13, 1996" (computed as 1997-05-13).
- Source
On each regulated battery which is a nickel-cadmium battery, the chemical name or the abbreviation "Ni-Cd" and the phrase "BATTERY MUST BE RECYCLED OR DISPOSED OF PROPERLY.".
§14322(b)(2)(A) · fetched 2026-10-09US Government Publishing Office (govinfo): 42 U.S.C. 14301-14336(opens in a new tab)
- Label
§14322(b)(2)(B)
Label required
"Pb" or the words "LEAD", "RETURN", and "RECYCLE"; "BATTERY MUST BE RECYCLED." if the battery is sealed
Exemptions (1)
Sale of a remanufactured product unit (unless the unit was originally subject to this duty) and sale of product units intended for export only are exempt
“(A) The sale of a remanufactured product unit unless paragraph (1) applied to the sale of the unit when originally manufactured. (B)”
§ 14322(a)(2) · fetched 2026-10-09US Government Publishing Office (govinfo): 42 U.S.C. 14301-14336(opens in a new tab) Official text, current to 31 Dec 2024. United States Code, 2024 Edition, published by GPO; amendments enacted after the edition are not in this text.
- Applies when
- Battery chemistry: Lead-acid
- Rechargeable
- Contains a battery
Depends on: battery chemistry, rechargeable, contains battery
- Effective
In force since 13 May 1997
Applies to products sold on or after 13 May 1997
§ 14322(a)(1): applies to batteries and products "manufactured on or after the date 12 months after May 13, 1996" (computed as 1997-05-13).
- Source
On each regulated battery which is a lead-acid battery, "Pb" or the words "LEAD", "RETURN", and "RECYCLE" and if the regulated battery is sealed, the phrase "BATTERY MUST BE RECYCLED.".
§14322(b)(2)(B) · fetched 2026-10-09US Government Publishing Office (govinfo): 42 U.S.C. 14301-14336(opens in a new tab)
- Label
US: rechargeable-consumer-product-label
Label required
CONTAINS NICKEL-CADMIUM BATTERY. BATTERY MUST BE RECYCLED OR DISPOSED OF PROPERLY. (or CONTAINS SEALED LEAD BATTERY. BATTERY MUST BE RECYCLED.) on the product and, unless visible, on the packaging
Official text, current to 31 Dec 2024. United States Code, 2024 Edition, published by GPO; amendments enacted after the edition are not in this text.
- Applies when
- Battery chemistry: Nickel-cadmium or Lead-acid
- Battery can be removed by the user: no
- Contains a battery
- Rechargeable
Depends on: battery chemistry, battery removable, contains battery, rechargeable
- Effective
In force since 13 May 1997
Applies to products sold on or after 13 May 1997
Applies to a rechargeable consumer product with a non-removable regulated battery; manufactured on or after the date 1 year after May 13, 1996 = 1997-05-13 (§14322(a)(1), (b)).
- Source
“On each rechargeable consumer product containing a regulated battery that is not easily removable, the phrase”
§14322(b)(3) (excerpt) · fetched 2026-10-09US Government Publishing Office (govinfo): 42 U.S.C. 14301-14336(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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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.”
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
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)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.”
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)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
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)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
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)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
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)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
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)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)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)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)- LabelUS4-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-CAN-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-CABisphenol 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-CATacrolimus (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-CAHydrochlorothiazide
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-CAVoriconazole
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-CAWelding 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)
- BanEUTriphenyl 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)
- LimitEUBenzyl 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)
- LimitEUCitral 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)
Records
Recalls and alerts
Recalls, safety alerts and Prop 65 notices that name Hair care and colour, with a link to the original. A Prop 65 notice is a claim by the sender, not a ruling.
770 records dated 5 Jan 2023 to 23 Oct 2026. Most recent shown.
Show the 8 most recent records
- Safety Gate alerts
Shampoo - Medium Brown Hair Dye Shampoo
Origin as stated: People's Republic of China
Cosmetics and personal care
- Substance
- None named
- Party
- Not stated
- Category
- Oxidative hair dyeShampoo and conditioner
- Safety Gate alerts
Shampoo - Light Brown Hair Dye Shampoo
Origin as stated: People's Republic of China
Cosmetics and personal care
- Substance
- None named
- Party
- Not stated
- Category
- Oxidative hair dyeShampoo and conditioner
- Safety Gate alerts
Shampoo - Black Hair Dye Shampoo
Origin as stated: People's Republic of China
Cosmetics and personal care
- Substance
- None named
- Party
- Not stated
- Category
- Oxidative hair dyeShampoo and conditioner
- Safety Gate alerts
Shampoo - Dark Brown Hair Dye Shampoo
Origin as stated: People's Republic of China
Cosmetics and personal care
- Substance
- None named
- Party
- Not stated
- Category
- Oxidative hair dyeShampoo and conditioner
- Safety Gate alerts
Shampoo - Red Hair Dye Shampoo
Origin as stated: People's Republic of China
Cosmetics and personal care
- Substance
- None named
- Party
- Not stated
- Category
- Oxidative hair dyeShampoo and conditioner
- Safety Gate alerts
Hair mousse - TAFT MIT FLUSSIGEM ELASTIN PERFECT FLEX SCHAUMFESTIGER
Origin as stated: Germany
Cosmetics and personal care
- Substance
- None named
- Party
- Not stated
- Category
- Hair styling
- Safety Gate alerts
Shampoo - Anti-Dandruff Shampoo
Origin as stated: India
Cosmetics and personal care
- Substance
- None named
- Party
- Not stated
- Category
- Shampoo and conditioner
- Safety Gate alerts
Hair dye - Brown Henna
Origin as stated: India
Cosmetics and personal care
- Substance
- None named
- Party
- Not stated
- Category
- Non-oxidative hair dye
Sub-categories
Further rules in sub-categories
These apply only to the sub-categories below, not to the whole category.
- Shampoo and conditioner18 additional rules
- Hair styling1 additional rule
- Oxidative hair dye704 additional rules
- Non-oxidative hair dye549 additional rules
- Hair waving and straightening50 additional rules
See also
Related categories
- Cosmetics and personal care
Cosmetic products as defined in EU Reg. 1223/2009 Art. 2, FD&C Act sec. 201(i), the Korean Cosmetics Act and the Japanese PMD Act: substances or mixtures for external parts of the body, teeth or mucous membranes of the mouth, to clean, perfume, change appearance, protect, keep in good condition or correct body odours. Tattoo inks, drugs, devices and quasi-drug claims (JP/KR functional claims, US OTC drug claims) are flagged with attributes or claims, not separate roots.
- Shampoo and conditioner
Rinse-off hair washing and conditioning products.
- Hair styling
Leave-on gels, sprays, mousses, waxes and treatments (often aerosol).
- Oxidative hair dye
Permanent and demi-permanent dyes needing an oxidising agent (EU Annex III: hair dye substances, mixing, warnings).
- Non-oxidative hair dye
Semi-permanent and temporary dyes without an oxidising agent.
- Hair waving and straightening
Permanent wave, relaxer and smoothing products (thioglycolates, hydroxides, formaldehyde releasers).
- Skin care
Face and body skin products, sun protection and exfoliants.
- Nail products
Nail polish, care and artificial nail systems.
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