URGENT NEWS - Product Safety - Lead Content

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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