CA AB1575

Requires professional cosmetics manufactured on or after July 1, 2019 for sale in California to have labels that satisfy all federal labeling requirements under the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act and the Fair Packaging and Labeling Act.

Applies to products intended or marketed for use only by licensed professionals (cosmetologists, manicurists, estheticians, or barbers) due to specific ingredients, increased concentrations, or other qualities requiring safe handling.

Defines "ingredient" consistent with existing state law and establishes that "professional" means a person licensed by the State Board of Barbering and Cosmetology.

Cites findings that over 129,000 licensed manicurists and 312,000 licensed cosmetologists work in California, with an estimated 59-80 percent of manicurists being Vietnamese immigrants with limited English proficiency, making ingredient disclosure essential for worker safety.

Specifies that no state reimbursement is required because costs result only from creating new criminal violations or changing penalties.