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Compliance Info

  • The Prop 65 list can be found here and was last updated December 5, 2025
  • The Prop 65  No Significant Risk Levels (NSRLs) and Maximum Allowable Dose Levels (MADLs) (“Safe Harbor list”) can be found here and were last updated October 27, 2023.
  • California Safe Cosmetics Reportable Ingredients List for SB484 and SB312 was updated November 2025. As a reminder, listed intentionally added substances trigger product registration. Common cosmetic ingredients that trigger registration are retinol, retinyl palmitate, titanium dioxide, and black 2.  EU 81 fragrance allergens at 0.01 (rinse off) and 0.001 (leave on) require registration. (Note: The CASCA list and the FFIRTK list are now combined on the downloadable spreadsheet available in the link.  You can select CASCA list by choosing the Reportable Ingredients List tab and filter Column F by “Any”).
  • Peruse the latest FDA warning letters here.

  • NEW YORK A6295A – 1,4 Dioxane Limits

    • HOUSEHOLD CLEANING PRODUCTS and PERSONAL CARE PRODUCTS (cleansing and bath products, including shampoos and conditioners) must not contain more than 1 ppm of 1,4-dioxane, effective December 31, 2023.

    • COSMETIC PRODUCTS must not contain more than 10 ppm.

    • There is also a provision for future limitation based on bi-annual reviews.

  • DO 1,4-DIOXANE RESTRICTIONS APPLY TO YOU? MOST LIKELY YES!!!  click here for more info.

Industry Information

Logo of the Independent Beauty Association (IBA) featuring stylized text and a leaf icon, representing the organization’s focus on beauty industry advocacy.
Professional Beauty Association logo in blue, representing the beauty industry and its standards. Relevant for discussions on beauty services and professions.
Personal Care Products Council logo featuring three overlapping colored circles in pink, blue, and green, emphasizing the organization's focus on personal care product standards.
Cosmetics Alliance Canada logo featuring a stylized floral design in teal and blue. Represents the association's focus on the cosmetics industry.
Cosmetics Europe logo, featuring a stylized 'G' in a circle. Represents the organization advocating for the cosmetic and personal care industry in Europe.
Logo of the Society of Cosmetic Chemists, featuring bold blue letters. Represents the organization focused on cosmetics science and professional development.
RAPS logo representing the Regulatory Affairs Professionals Society, emphasizing its mission of advancing regulatory excellence.
Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR) logo featuring a book symbol, representing the organization's focus on evaluating cosmetic ingredient safety.
Logo of the Center for Accountability in Science, featuring interconnected molecules in blue and black text, representing a focus on scientific integrity and advocacy.
Cosmetics Info logo featuring stylized text and circular graphic elements, representing a resource for cosmetics safety and ingredient information.
Logo for "Look Good Feel Better," a program dedicated to helping women with cancer. It features a pink circular design and emphasizes empowerment and support.
Colorful text spelling "eureka," showcasing a playful and creative design, likely related to innovation or discovery themes.