California Safe Cosmetics Program

Resources

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
Artificial Fingernails and Indoor Air Quality (PDF) – fact sheet, Division of Occupational Safety, Massachusetts Department of Labor
Nail Products & Polishes that Contain Chemicals of Concern – Women’s Voices of the Earth research using data from the CSCP
Fragrances and Work-Related Asthma: Information for Workers (PDF) | Spanish (PDF) | Chinese (PDF)
Fragrances and Work-Related Asthma
Workplace Fragrance-Free Policy (Word)
Clearya – People shopping online can automatically see publicly-available data from the California Safe Cosmetics Products Database using Clearya’s free mobile phone app and browser plug-in. Clearya’s tools do not contain ads and Clearya does not collect or sell any personally identifiable information.
Non-Toxic Black Beauty Database – This database contains products free from chemicals linked to health concerns, including those that disproportionately impact Black women. CSCP served on the Non-Toxic Black Beauty Project advisory board.

Protecting the Health of Nail Salon Workers (PDF) – brochure, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (21 pages)
Techniques to Achieve Naturally Healthy Hair (USEPA) – provides information on chemicals found in hair care products, potential health impacts, and alternatives for consumers and hair care professionals.
Formaldehyde in Hair-Smoothing Products (USFDA) – provides information on formaldehyde in hair-smoothing products, regulation of products, salon safety and advice to consumers.
Salon Workers and Work-Related Asthma (NH Department of Health and Human Services) (PDF) – provides information on how to recognize work-related asthma, hazardous ingredients, best practices, and choosing safer alternatives for salon workers.
San Francisco’s Healthy Nail Salon Program (SF Department of the Environment) – provides information on the legislation that created the San Francisco’s Healthy Nail Salon Recognition Program, including the process of recognition and other resources.
Nail Salon Health and Safety (LOHP/UC Berkeley) – a joint project of the California Healthy Nail Salon Collaborative and the Labor Occupational Health Program (LOHP) at the University of California at Berkeley, this booklet provides resources for salon workers, including tips to protect themselves from chemical exposures, ergonomic hazards, and infectious diseases.
Artificial Nails (American Academy of Dermatology) – dermatologists’ tips for reducing nail damage.

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.
FDA - Color Additives in Cosmetics – requirements for use of color additives in cosmetic products.
CFSAN (Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition) Adverse Event Reporting System (CAERS) – database that contains information on adverse events and product complaint reports submitted to FDA for foods, dietary supplements, and cosmetics.
FDA Recalls, Market Withdrawals, & Safety Alerts – database of FDA-regulated products subject to recalls, market withdrawals and safety alerts.
FDA factsheet for Small Businesses & Homemade Cosmetics – FAQs and responses for people who are new to the cosmetics business.
FDA FAQs on Soaps – how federal soap regulations may differ from cosmetics.
Department of Consumer Affairs’ Board of Barbering and Cosmetology (BBC) – licensing and enforcement of salons and technicians in California.

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