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What counts as Designated chemicals in cosmetics?
Only California (US state) defines Designated chemicals in cosmetics in its law. Read the definition below. You tell us if your product contains it; we never guess from its name.
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“Designated list” means any of the following, including subsequent revisions when adopted by the authoritative body:
- Definition
- Designated list (HSC 111792.6(a)(2)): chemicals on the Prop 65 list, EU CLP Annex VI CMR 1A/1B, EU SVHC endocrine/PBT lists, EPA IRIS carcinogen or neurotoxicity lists, IARC groups 1, 2A, 2B, NTP and other listed authoritative lists; membership is by reference, not enumerated.
- Listed members
- Defined by structure; no member list
- Source
“Designated list” means any of the following, including subsequent revisions when adopted by the authoritative body:
HSC 111792.6(a)(2) · fetched 2026-10-09California Legislature (leginfo, pubinfo bulk data): HSC 111792.6(a)(2)(opens in a new tab)
Rules
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Notification to California Department of Public Health (CSCP division)
Each fragrance or flavor ingredient on a designated list present in the cosmetic product, whether the product is for professional or retail use, the CAS number of each ingredient, and the product UPC
Official text, current to 4 Oct 2026. California Legislature's own statute data (leginfo bulk download, updated 2026-10-04).
Every product in the category
In force since 1 Jan 2022
Applies to products sold on or after 1 Jan 2022
“Commencing January 1, 2022, a manufacturer of a cosmetic product sold in the state shall disclose all of the following information to the Division of Environmental and Occupational Disease Control within the State Department of Public Health:”
- NotificationUS-CADesignated chemicals in cosmetics as defined in California (US state)
Notification to California Department of Public Health (CSCP division)
Each fragrance or flavor ingredient on a designated list present in the cosmetic product, whether the product is for professional or retail use, the CAS number of each ingredient, and the product UPC
Official text, current to 4 Oct 2026. California Legislature's own statute data (leginfo bulk download, updated 2026-10-04).
- Applies when
Every product in the category
- Effective
In force since 1 Jan 2022
Applies to products sold on or after 1 Jan 2022
- Source
“Commencing January 1, 2022, a manufacturer of a cosmetic product sold in the state shall disclose all of the following information to the Division of Environmental and Occupational Disease Control within the State Department of Public Health:”
HSC 111792.6(b)(1)(A), (C)-(E) · fetched 2026-10-09California Legislature (leginfo, pubinfo bulk data): Cal. Health & Safety Code 111790-111795 (incl. 111791.5-111792.6)(opens in a new tab)
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