ARTICLE 2. Adulterated Cosmetics [111670. - 111725.]

Cal. Health and Safety Code - HSC 2.
in effect

Cal. Health and Safety Code - HSC § 111670. Section 111670.

A cosmetic is adulterated if it bears or contains any poisonous or deleterious substance that may render it injurious to users under the conditions of use prescribed in the labeling or advertisement of the cosmetic, or under conditions of use as are customary or usual.

Cal. Health and Safety Code - HSC § 111675. Section 111675.

Section 111670 shall not apply to coal tar hair dye, that is conspicuously labeled as follows: “Caution—this product contains ingredients that may cause skin irritation on certain individuals and a preliminary test according to accompanying directions should first be made. This product must not be used for dyeing the eyelashes or eyebrows; to do so may cause blindness.” The labeling shall also bear adequate directions for such preliminary testing.

Cal. Health and Safety Code - HSC § 111685. Section 111685.

Any cosmetic is adulterated if it has been produced, prepared, packed, or held under insanitary conditions whereby it may have become contaminated with filth, or whereby it may have been rendered injurious to health.

Cal. Health and Safety Code - HSC § 111690. Section 111690.

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.

Cal. Health and Safety Code - HSC § 111691. Section 111691.

A cosmetic is not adulterated because it includes industrial hemp, raw extract, or raw hemp product, as defined in Section 111920, if the industrial hemp, raw extract, or raw hemp product meets the requirements established in Chapter 9 (commencing with Section 111920). The sale of a cosmetic that includes industrial hemp, raw extract, or raw hemp product shall not be restricted or prohibited based solely on the inclusion of industrial hemp provided that the industrial hemp, raw extract, or raw hemp product meets the requirements established in Chapter 9 (commencing with Section 111920).

Cal. Health and Safety Code - HSC § 111715. Section 111715.

While any regulation relating to any color additive referred to in Section 111665 is in effect, any cosmetic that bears or contains a color additive in accordance with these regulations shall not be considered adulterated.

Cal. Health and Safety Code - HSC § 111720. Section 111720.

Any cosmetic intended for export shall not be deemed to be adulterated under this part if it satisfies all of the following requirements: (a) It accords to the specifications of the foreign purchaser. (b) It is not in conflict with the laws of the importing country. (c) It is labeled on the outside of the shipping package to show that it is intended for export. If the article is sold or offered for sale in domestic commerce, this section shall not exempt it from any of the provisions of this part.

Cal. Health and Safety Code - HSC § 111725. Section 111725.

A cosmetic is deemed adulterated under the laws of this state if it is subject to regulations issued by the United States Food and Drug Administration relating to tamper-resistant packaging, as set forth in Part 700 of Volume 21 of the Code of Federal Regulations, as amended, but is not in compliance therewith.
Source: CA Legislative Counsel Bulk DataURL: https://downloads.leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/pubinfo_2025.zipFetched: 6/27/2026

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