Q:
What chemicals are regulated under the California Senate Bill
484? Are they based on the Proposition 65 list?
A: The legislation shows multiple references for Chemicals that should
be registered if they are contained in Cosmetic products. The Proposition
65 list is only one reference. While Industry continues to work with
the State of California, at this time the multiple lists are the
legal references.
Q:
Since SB 484 (The "Safe Cosmetics Act of 2005") was signed
by Gov. Schwarzenegger, what do I have to do now?
A: Companies
who are selling product in California must notify the appropriate
State agency by January 1, 2007 when any product contains
certain chemicals that are known or are potential carcinogens,
reproductive toxins, or other "ingredients of concern", not
yet specified.
Q: What
happens if I didn't know that I needed to register a product?
A: The terms of
the Bill have categorized any violations as Criminal (not
Civil) and companies are subject to Criminal penalties
and prosecution in a Criminal court. There is no
allowance or exemption for oversight.
Q: Will
the information we file be treated as confidential?
A:
No, California Public Records Act allows for this information
to be publicly accessible.
Q: Are
there any exceptions to the Bill's requirements?
A: The
only exceptions are given for companies whose total
sales (in
the U.S. and worldwide) are under $1 million, based
on the company's most recent tax filing.
Q: What
should I do?
A:
Begin immediately to compile the necessary information in preparation
for filing.
