Washington State Becomes First in Nation to Restrict Cancer-Causing Chemicals in Cosmetics

25 formaldehyde-releasing chemicals will be prohibited in Washington cosmetic products

OLYMPIA, Wash. – Formaldehyde-releasing chemicals will no longer be allowed in cosmetic products manufactured or sold in Washington, starting January 1, 2027.

Washington state becomes first in nation to restrict cancer-causing chemicals in cosmetics

Washington's Department of Ecology adopted a rule that restricts more than two dozen chemicals used in cosmetics that release formaldehyde.

Washington moves to restrict cancer-causing chemicals in cosmetics - Lynnwood Today

Photo courtesy Pixabay This week, Washington became the first state in the nation to adopt broad restrictions on more than two dozen chemicals used in cosmetic products that can release formaldehyde. Formaldehyde and formaldehyde releasers are commonly used to extend the shelf life of a product — but formaldehyde is also a known carcinogen, the Washington State Department of Ecology said in a news release announcing the restrictions. People – es…

Washington moves to restrict cancer-causing chemicals in cosmetics

Clean cosmeticsPhoto courtesy Harvard Medical SchoolNew rule restricts formaldehyde releasers in cosmetics made, sold, or distributed in WashingtonOLYMPIA – This week, Washington became the first state in the nation to adopt broad restrictions on more than two dozen chemicals used in cosmetic products that can release formaldehyde.Formaldehyde and formaldehyde releasers are commonly used to extend the shelf life of a product—but formaldehyde is …

Washington Bans Formaldehyde in Cosmetics, Effective 2027

OLYMPIA, WA – The Washington State Department of Ecology has adopted a new rule under the state’s Toxic-Free Cosmetics Act (TFCA) that will restrict the use of formaldehyde and formaldehyde-releasing chemicals in cosmetic products beginning January 1, 2027. The regulation, finalized on August 28, identifies 25 specific formaldehyde-releasing chemicals that will be banned when intentionally added to cosmetic products sold in Washington. Formaldeh…