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HomeHealth and Safety CodeDiv. 104Pt. 5Ch. 7Art. 2§ 111700 Adulterated Cosmetics Prohibition

§ 111700 Adulterated Cosmetics Prohibition

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§ 111700 Adulterated Cosmetics Prohibition

Key Takeaways

  • •You can't make or sell makeup that is dirty or has bad stuff in it.
  • •If you try to sell bad makeup, you're breaking the law.
  • •This rule is to keep people safe from harmful makeup.

Example

You make lipstick in your garage and sell it online, but you use cheap, unsafe ingredients that can hurt people's skin.

This is against the law because you're selling makeup that isn't safe. You could get in trouble for making and selling bad lipstick.

AI-generated — May contain errors. Not legal advice. Always verify source.

Official Source
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§ 111700 Adulterated Cosmetics Prohibition

It is unlawful for any person to manufacture, sell, deliver, hold, or offer for sale any cosmetic that is adulterated. (Added by Stats. 1995, Ch. 415, Sec. 6. Effective January 1, 1996.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

manufactureselldeliverholdoffer for salecosmeticadulterated

Related Statutes

  • § 111295 Prohibited Adulterated Drugs Devices
  • § 110395 False Food And Drug Ads
  • § 110620 Prohibited Adulterated Food Sales
  • § 110760 Food Misbranding Prohibition
  • § 111440 Misbranded Drug Device Prohibition

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Health and Safety Code. Section 111700.
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