HOT OFF THE PRESSES: with the passage of the Toxic-Free Cosmetics Act, Washington state has helped us all! This is the 12th law in 10 years that Beautycounter has advocated for. We all helped to make this happen! AGAIN! This is the 12th health protective law in 10 years that Beautycounter has advocated for that has been passed! What is the Toxic-Free Cosmetics Act The legislation, Washington’s Toxic-Free Cosmetics Act, bans more chemicals of concern in beauty and personal care products than any other state or federal law. This includes: per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS forever chemicals), lead, phthalates, triclosan, mercury, formaldehyde-releasing agents among the chemicals of concern banned more than any other state or federal law. Which is great, since the recently failed Federal legislation didn’t pass and MoCRA (passed in late 2022) is not comprehensive. Washington state has signed the US’ strongest act regulating cosmetics and personal care into law. The Toxic-Free Cosmetics Act (HB 1047) was signed by Governor Jay Inslee on May 15, 2023. The bans will take effect in 2025, except for formaldehyde releasers, which have a phased-in approach beginning 2026. “Products we put on our bodies should only be made with the safest ingredients. […]
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