California’s PFAS Ban In Cosmetics Limited To Intentionally Added Substances, Effective In 2025

Legislation awaiting the governor’s signature in California will ban the “forever chemicals” from cosmetics when intentionally added beginning in 2025, reflecting successful industry advocacy efforts.

California legislation to rid cosmetics of “forever chemicals” per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances will not include PFAS that are present at trace levels as a result of contamination.

That’s a win for industry as companies contend with reputational damage and class action litigation based on studies flagging their...