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Remember: You have until Dec. 31, 2025, to use or sell inventory that doesn’t comply with the Toxic-Free Cosmetics Act.
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Washington’s Toxic-Free Cosmetics Act restricts nine toxic chemicals and chemical classes from use in cosmetic products in Washington state.
- Cosmetics made, sold, distributed, or used for service in Washington must comply with this law.
- Non-compliant products you had on hand at the beginning of 2025 can be used or sold through the end of 2025.
Compliance tips for cosmetologists
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Contact your distributor to confirm the products you’re buying do not have chemicals restricted by the Toxic-Free Cosmetics Act (TFCA). If your distributor doesn’t know, let us know, and we can work with them.
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Check products for restricted chemicals. For detailed guidance, read our Toxic-Free Cosmetics Act Guide: Restrictions for Cosmetic Industry & Sellers or email us at ToxicFreeCosmetics@ecy.wa.gov for help.
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Buy products in Washington. TFCA’s purpose is to ensure cosmetics sold in Washington don’t contain restricted chemicals. Products you purchased after Jan. 1, 2025 for use or resale must comply with TFCA.
Compliance tips for retailers and distributors
Retailers and distributors are responsible for ensuring the products they sell, offer for sale, or distribute for sale in Washington comply with TFCA. To comply with TFCA, retailers and distributors need to:
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Contact manufacturers to determine if the products you distribute comply with the law. Obtain manufacturer attestations of compliance if possible.
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Check product ingredient lists for restricted chemicals.
More information
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