Cosmetics bans generally cover any product applied to the body to cleanse or beautify, and most excuse technically unavoidable traces. The EU restricts PFHxA in cosmetics from October 10, 2026. FDA's December 2025 report found 51 PFAS in 1,744 cosmetic formulations and set no limits.
State rules
| Jurisdiction | Requirement | Effective | Status | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CaliforniaBan | No person or entity may manufacture, sell, deliver, hold, or offer for sale in commerce any cosmetic product that contains intentionally added PFAS.Cosmetic product means an article for retail sale or professional use intended to be rubbed, poured, sprinkled, or sprayed on, introduced into, or otherwise applied to the human body for cleansing, beautifying, promoting attractiveness, or altering the appearance. No total organic fluorine threshold. Cosmetics are not covered products under the AB 347 DTSC program. | January 1, 2025 | In force | HSC 108981.5, 108982 |
| CaliforniaBan | No person or entity may manufacture, sell, deliver, hold, or offer for sale in commerce a cosmetic product containing any of 13 listed PFAS as intentionally added ingredients: PFOS and four of its salts, PFOA and its ammonium salt, perfluorodecanoic acid (nonadecafluorodecanoic acid) and two salts, and PFNA and two salts.A technically unavoidable trace quantity from impurities, the manufacturing process, storage, or migration from packaging is not a violation (HSC 108980(d)). The broader AB 2771 ban on all intentionally added PFAS took effect the same day. | January 1, 2025 | In force | HSC 108980(a)(12), (d) |
| ColoradoBan | No person may sell, offer for sale, or distribute for sale or use cosmetics containing intentionally added PFAS chemicals. | January 1, 2025 | In force | C.R.S. 25-15-604(3) |
| MinnesotaBan | No person may sell, offer for sale, or distribute for sale in Minnesota cosmetics (soap excluded) that contain intentionally added PFAS.Does not apply where intentionally added PFAS are only in electronic components or internal components (subd. 5(b), added by 1Sp2025 c 1). These products remain subject to reporting and to the 2032 ban (MPCA). | January 1, 2025 | In force | Minn. Stat. 116.943, subd. 5(a)(4) |
| WashingtonBan | No person may manufacture, knowingly sell, offer for sale, distribute for sale or distribute for use a cosmetic product that contains intentionally added PFAS.In-state retailers could sell existing stock until Jan. 1, 2026. From Jan. 1, 2027 the rule definition of intentionally added reaches chemicals that function in an ingredient (for example fragrance components). Product packaging is not covered. | January 1, 2025 | In force | RCW 70A.560.020(1)(b), (3); WAC 173-339-020 |
| MaineBan | No person may sell, offer for sale or distribute for sale in Maine a cosmetic product containing intentionally added PFAS.Soap and prescription products are outside the cosmetic product definition. | January 1, 2026 | In force | 38 M.R.S. section 1614(1)(A-11), (5)(B-1)(3) |
| VermontBan | Manufacturers may not manufacture, sell, offer for sale or distribute for sale or use in Vermont any cosmetic product to which PFAS have been intentionally added in any amount.The same section bans 13 other chemicals or classes, with styrene, D4 and toluene added July 1, 2027. Technically unavoidable trace quantities from impurities, manufacturing, storage or packaging migration are not violations. Includes professional-use products; excludes soap, dietary supplements and FDA-approved food and drugs. | January 1, 2026 | In force | 9 V.S.A. sections 2494a(2), 2494b(a)(2), (b) |
| VirginiaBan | No person may manufacture, sell, deliver, offer for sale or use in a consumer transaction a cosmetic product containing any of 13 listed PFAS and their salts, including PFOS, PFOA, PFDA and PFNA, as intentionally added ingredients.Technically unavoidable traces are exempt, as are retailers that neither manufacture nor knowingly sell prohibited cosmetics. Retailers may sell through existing inventory. | July 1, 2026 | In force | Va. Code 59.1-574.2 |
| New HampshireBan | PFAS-added cosmetics may not be sold, offered for sale, or distributed for sale or promotional purposes in New Hampshire.Covers products for retail sale or professional use. | January 1, 2027 | Scheduled | RSA 149-M:64, I(e), IV(b) |
| OregonBan | A manufacturer may not knowingly manufacture, sell, offer for sale, distribute for sale or distribute for use in Oregon any cosmetic product containing intentionally added PFAS above the practical quantification limit.OHA sets PQLs by rule (draft OAR 333-016-4075). Applies even if the product contains FDA-regulated drug ingredients. From the same date manufacturers must post website notices for products containing listed high priority chemicals at or above de minimis levels (ORS 431A.340); the list is still being drafted. | January 1, 2027 | Scheduled | ORS 431A.345; Oregon Laws 2023 ch. 575, sec. 6 |
| Rhode IslandBan | No person may manufacture, sell, offer for sale or distribute for sale in Rhode Island cosmetics that contain intentionally added PFAS.Unavoidable trace PFAS from impurities, the manufacturing process, storage, packaging migration or other unintentional origin does not violate the law if the cosmetic was made with processes intended to comply. Soap is excluded from the cosmetic definition. | January 1, 2027 | Scheduled | R.I. Gen. Laws 23-18.18-4(a), (f) |
| ConnecticutBan | No person may manufacture, sell, offer for sale or distribute for sale in Connecticut cosmetic products that contain intentionally added PFAS.An unavoidable trace quantity of PFAS from impurities of natural or synthetic ingredients, the manufacturing process, storage or migration from packaging does not make a compliant cosmetic a violation. | January 1, 2028 | Scheduled | Conn. Gen. Stat. 22a-903c(e) |
| New MexicoBan | Manufacturers may not sell, offer for sale, or distribute in New Mexico, directly or through intermediaries, cosmetics (soap excluded) containing intentionally added PFAS.Section 3(A) exemptions apply, including products containing solid fluoropolymers (Section 3(A)(16)). | January 1, 2028 | Scheduled | HB 212 (2025), Section 3(C) |
| New JerseyBan | No person may sell, offer for sale, or distribute for sale in New Jersey any cosmetic product that contains intentionally added PFAS.Starts two years after the act's effective date. Technically unavoidable trace PFAS does not violate the ban. Does not apply to PFAS only in electronic or internal components. | January 12, 2028 | Scheduled | P.L.2025, c.202, section 4 |
| IllinoisBan | No person may sell, offer for sale, or distribute for sale in Illinois cosmetics (the Act's definition includes soap) containing intentionally added PFAS.Exempt: products where federal law preempts, used products, electronic or internal components, and SNAP-listed refrigerants, foams, and aerosol propellants (except in personal care products). | January 1, 2032 | Scheduled | 415 ILCS 170/45(a), (b) |
Federal and international rules
| Jurisdiction | Requirement | Effective | Status | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FranceCosmetics | Manufacture, import, export and placing on the market of cosmetic products containing PFAS are banned.Residual thresholds set by Decree 2025-1376 (25 ppb, 250 ppb, 50 ppm). Products made before 1 January 2026 may be placed on the market until 31 December 2026; bulk cosmetics made before that date may be packaged and placed on the market until 31 December 2026. | January 1, 2026 | In force | Art. 1, I; Code de l'environnement art. D. 525-2 |
| European UnionCosmetics | May not be placed on the market or used in cosmetic products as defined in Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 at or above the limits.Limits: 25 ppb for the sum of PFHxA and its salts, or 1,000 ppb for the sum of PFHxA-related substances, measured in homogeneous material. Products placed on the market before 10 October 2026 are exempt. | October 10, 2026 | Scheduled | Annex XVII entry 79, paras. 1(e), 7 |
| New ZealandCosmetics | Cosmetic products containing PFAS may not be imported into or manufactured in New Zealand. The amended group standard commenced January 1, 2026 and allows import and manufacture until December 31, 2026.The amendment commenced 1 January 2026. PFAS are listed in Schedule 4, Table 2, entry 2. | January 1, 2027 | Scheduled | Schedule 4, Table 2, entry 2; transitional clause 4(a) |
| New ZealandCosmetics | Cosmetic products containing PFAS may not be supplied in New Zealand. Supply is allowed until December 31, 2027, and remaining stock must be disposed of by June 30, 2028.All cosmetic products containing PFAS must be disposed of by 30 June 2028. | January 1, 2028 | Scheduled | Transitional clauses 4(b) and 5(2) |
| United States (federal)Cosmetics | FDA had to assess PFAS use in cosmetics and publish a report within three years of enactment. FDA released it on December 29, 2025: 51 PFAS were used in 1,744 cosmetic formulations; of the 25 most used, five appeared to present low safety concern, one was identified as a potential safety concern, and the safety of most could not be established because toxicological data are incomplete or unavailable.The report imposes no restriction or labeling requirement. FDA said it will monitor emerging data and act if safety concerns emerge. | December 29, 2025 | Applies | Pub. L. 117-328, sec. 3506(b) |
Questions
Which states ban PFAS in cosmetics?
Thirteen states ban intentionally added PFAS in cosmetics. In force: California, Colorado, Minnesota and Washington (since January 1, 2025); Maine and Vermont (since January 1, 2026). Scheduled: New Hampshire, Oregon and Rhode Island (January 1, 2027); Connecticut and New Mexico (January 1, 2028); New Jersey (January 12, 2028); Illinois (January 1, 2032). Virginia has banned a list of named PFAS in cosmetics since July 1, 2026.