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CA AB60

Bill

Status

Passed

10/7/2025

Primary Sponsor

Diane Papan

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Origin

State Assembly

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Adds four synthetic musk compounds to California's list of banned cosmetic ingredients effective January 1, 2027: musk ambrette, musk tibetene, musk moskene, and musk xylene

  • Restricts musk ketone concentrations in cosmetic products starting January 1, 2027: maximum 1.4% in fine fragrances, 0.56% in eau de toilette, 0.042% in other products, and completely prohibited in oral products (those applied to teeth or oral mucous membranes)

  • Expands existing law that already bans over 20 harmful chemicals in cosmetics, including phthalates, formaldehyde, mercury, certain parabens, and multiple PFAS compounds

  • Includes a "technically unavoidable trace quantity" exception for banned ingredients that stem from impurities, manufacturing processes, storage, or packaging migration

  • Contains coordinating provisions with Senate Bill 39, which addresses boric acid in vaginal suppository products with labeling requirements and a 2035 ban

Legislative Description

Cosmetic safety.

Last Action

Chaptered by Secretary of State - Chapter 432, Statutes of 2025.

10/7/2025

Committee Referrals

Environmental Quality5/14/2025
Rules5/6/2025
Environmental Safety and Toxic Materials3/3/2025

Full Bill Text

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