Washington- Toxic Free Cosmetic Act. Washington State's Toxic Free Cosmetic Act
A message for salon professionals
This restricts the manufacture, distribution of, sale of cosmetic products containing nine
chemicals and chemical classes, including lead and lead compounds. A change to the
January 25, 2025 effectives date has been made. products with lead or lead impurities
over 1 part per million (ppm).
The group ECOLOGY has issued this interim policy to provide compliance guidance to
manufacturers. This provides:
More time for manufacturers to comply with lead impurities restriction.
ECOLOGY - More time to collect information
Manufacturers alternative paths to compliance for cosmetic products.
VISIT: The Department of
Ecology TFCA website for details. ecology.wa.gov. shares complete details.
Read the TFCA Guide regarding restriction of lead and formaldehyde in cosmetic products.
CHEMICAL CLASSES In Review
Formaldehyde
Lead and Lead Compounds
Mercury and Mercury Compounds
Methylene Glycol
Ortho-phthalates
Per-and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS)
m-phenylenediamine and its salts
Triclosan
Who must comply:
Cosmetic manufacturers
Brands
Distributors
Retailers
Cosmetologists
Cosmetology businesses including hair and nail salons.
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