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What counts as Reportable chemicals in cosmetics?
Only California (US state) defines Reportable 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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“Chemical identified as causing cancer or reproductive toxicity” means a chemical identified pursuant to Section 25249.8 or identified by an authoritative body as any of the following:
- Definition
- Chemicals identified as causing cancer or reproductive toxicity under HSC 111791.5 (Prop 65 list or an authoritative body), including chemicals contained for fragrance or flavouring purposes and trade-secret ingredients; membership is not enumerated in the statute.
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“Chemical identified as causing cancer or reproductive toxicity” means a chemical identified pursuant to Section 25249.8 or identified by an authoritative body as any of the following:
HSC 111791.5(b) · fetched 2026-10-09California Legislature (leginfo, pubinfo bulk data): HSC 111791.5(b)(opens in a new tab)
Rules
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1 rule.
Notification to California Department of Public Health (CSCP division)
Complete and accurate list of cosmetic products sold in California that contain a chemical identified as causing cancer or reproductive toxicity, each chemical named with its CAS number and the products containing it
The start date is not stated in the text (date unknown).
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, start date unknown
In force no later than 2026-10-09 (the date of the version ClaraDB holds); earlier commencement is not stated in the published text.
“The manufacturer of any cosmetic product subject to regulation by the federal Food and Drug Administration that is sold in this state shall, on a schedule and in electronic or other format, as determined by the division, provide the division with a complete and accurate list of its cosmetic products”
- NotificationUS-CAReportable chemicals in cosmetics as defined in California (US state)
Notification to California Department of Public Health (CSCP division)
Complete and accurate list of cosmetic products sold in California that contain a chemical identified as causing cancer or reproductive toxicity, each chemical named with its CAS number and the products containing it
The start date is not stated in the text (date unknown).
Official text, current to 4 Oct 2026. California Legislature's own statute data (leginfo bulk download, updated 2026-10-04).
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Every product in the category
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In force, start date unknown
In force no later than 2026-10-09 (the date of the version ClaraDB holds); earlier commencement is not stated in the published text.
- Source
“The manufacturer of any cosmetic product subject to regulation by the federal Food and Drug Administration that is sold in this state shall, on a schedule and in electronic or other format, as determined by the division, provide the division with a complete and accurate list of its cosmetic products”
HSC 111792(a)-(b) (excerpt) · 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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