Related Links and Resources

California Safe Cosmetics Program - Related Links and Resources

Cosmetics and Your Health (PDF) – consumer fact sheet, National Women’s Health Information Center, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Controlling Chemical Hazards during Application of Artificial Nails – fact sheet, National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Protecting the Health of Nail Salon Workers (PDF) – 21-page brochure, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Artificial Fingernails and Indoor Air Quality (PDF) – fact sheet, Division of Occupational Safety, Massachusetts Department of Labor
Toxics Use Reduction Institute Cosmetology Projects – University of Massachusetts at Lowell research and education projects and related educational materials

California Safe Cosmetics Act (PDF) – law that established the California Safe Cosmetics Program; requires cosmetics manufacturers to report products with potentially hazardous ingredients to the State.
California Food, Drug, and Cosmetics Law (Sherman Law) (PDF) – law that regulates the manufacturing and distribution of food, drugs, and cosmetics in California.
U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Cosmetics Web Page
U.S. Food, Drug and Cosmetics Act (Title 21, Code of Federal Regulations) – law that regulates the manufacturing and distribution of food, drugs, and cosmetics in the U.S.
European Union Council Directive on Cosmetics – law that regulates the manufacturing and distribution of cosmetics in the European Union. The amendment that went into effect in September 2004 banned the use of potentially hazardous ingredients in cosmetics products.

The Safe Cosmetics Act lists the following as some sources of information to create the California Safe Cosmetics Program (CSCP) Chemical list:

Healthy Hair Care and the Environment (USEPA) – provides information on chemicals found in hair care products, potential health impacts, and alternatives for consumers and hair care professionals.
National Library of Medicine Toxicology Data Network (Toxnet) – access to databases of chemicals, with corresponding information on human health effects, animal toxicity studies, environmental standards and regulations, chemical/physical properties, etc.
Cosmetics Safety Guide and Database – database of cosmetic ingredients, products and companies compiled by researchers at the Environmental Working Group, a non-profit organization.
Ingredient Review Panel – reviews selected cosmetic product ingredients, sponsored by Personal Care Products Council. Reports and ingredient alerts are posted.