The most commonly used formaldehyde releasers may soon be restricted in cosmetic products sold in the state of Washington, which would further diminish the list of preservatives available to cosmetic formulators that are widely considered acceptable for use.
Washington State Seeks Feedback As It Kicks Off Formaldehyde-Releasers Rulemaking
Numerous cosmetic ingredients that preserve cosmetics by releasing formaldehyde could be prohibited in products sold in Washington state in coming years, but stakeholders have a chance to weigh in now and shape the rulemaking. Shari Franjevic, implementation head for the Toxic-Free Cosmetics Act within the state's Department of Ecology, discusses.
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