Bill Bans Cosmetic Chemicals

What is happening? California Legislature has sent AB 2771 (2022 | CA) to Gov. Newsom’s desk for signature. The bill bans PFAS from cosmetics sold in California.

Why is this important? 2 years ago, California led the nation by banning 13 PFAS from use in personal care products. Now, it continues this work

How will this be important? Maryland, Maine, and Colorado have all enacted laws concerning limiting PFAs. 12 other states have pending legislation.

ewg | California legislature sends to Gov. Newsom bill to ban toxic ‘forever chemicals’ from cosmetics