Suppliers of cosmetics in California are now required to declare allergens and designated chemical ingredients to the Division of Environmental and Occupational Disease Control (DEODC). The new Act also requires the DEODC to create a database of these substances and their associated hazards.
In September 2020, the US state of California signed into law SB-312, the ‘Cosmetic Fragrance and Flavor Ingredient Right to Know Act of 2020’. The intent of this legislation is to reduce the risk to public health from exposure to harmful chemicals and provide consumers and salon workers with ingredient information so they can make more informed purchasing decisions.
As of January 1, 2022, manufacturers who distribute cosmetics in the state of California are required to disclose any fragrance and flavor ingredients used in their cosmetic products that are (A) fragrance allergens and (B) included on the designated right to know list of chemicals.
If allergens and/or designated chemicals are present, the following information must be reported to the DEODC, part of the State Department of Public Health:
To protect trade secrets, disclosure of the percentage by weight of the concerned ingredient is not required.
As of January 1, 2022, the DEODC will post the following information in the form of a database:
To assist companies with reporting, the California Department of Public Health has updated the reportable ingredient list to include SB 312 fragrance and flavor ingredients. Companies have six months to comply and disclose an ingredient following its inclusion on the reportable ingredient list from the designated list. This will be either from the date of adoption by the authority or when the revised list becomes effective, whichever is later.
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Karen Rauen
Senior Technical Manager