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HomeHealth and Safety CodeDiv. 104Pt. 5Ch. 7Art. 2§ 111690 Cosmetic Container Safety

§ 111690 Cosmetic Container Safety

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§ 111690 Cosmetic Container Safety

Key Takeaways

  • •Cosmetics can't be in containers that have poisonous stuff.
  • •If the container makes the cosmetic unsafe, it's against the law.
  • •This is to keep people from getting sick or hurt.

Example

A lipstick in a tube that has lead in it.

If the lipstick tube has lead, it can make the lipstick unsafe to use. This is not allowed because it could hurt your health.

AI-generated — May contain errors. Not legal advice. Always verify source.

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§ 111690 Cosmetic Container Safety

Any cosmetic is adulterated if its container is composed, in whole or in part, of any poisonous or deleterious substance that may render the contents injurious to health. (Added by Stats. 1995, Ch. 415, Sec. 6. Effective January 1, 1996.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

cosmeticadulteratedpoisonous or deleterious substanceinjurious to health

Related Statutes

  • § 111670 Cosmetic Adulteration Standards
  • § 111680 Cosmetic Adulteration Standards
  • § 111685 Cosmetic Sanitation Standards
  • § 111700 Adulterated Cosmetics Prohibition
  • § 111710 Prohibited Cosmetic Transactions

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Health and Safety Code. Section 111690.
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