Washington to ban formaldehyde-releasing chemicals in cosmetics
Washington has published a draft regulation that, if passed, will ban some 28 formaldehyde-releasing chemicals in beauty and personal care manufactured, sold or distributed in the state from 2027. The post Washington to ban formaldehyde-releasing chemicals in cosmetics appeared first on Global Cosmetics News.
THE WHAT? Washington has published a draft regulation that, if passed, will ban some 28 formaldehyde-releasing chemicals in beauty and personal care manufactured, sold or distributed in the state from 2027.
THE DETAILS According to a report published by Personal Care Insights, the initiative could prompt other states to act and even provoke federal action.
THE WHY? Personal Care Insights reveals that the Washington State Department of Ecology is hoping to strengthen consumer protection, particularly for women of colour who are more likely to use hair relaxers and treatments containing formaldehyde.
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