Existing law prohibits various ingredients in consumer products for the protection of the health of Californians, including, among others, perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances in juvenile products, textile articles, and food packaging, and intentionally added Di(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate in intravenous solution containers, as specified.
This bill would, commencing January 1, 2028, prohibit a person or entity from manufacturing, selling, delivering, distributing, or offering for sale, into commerce in this state consumer hand soap or body wash that contains a prohibited ingredient, which includes substances such as benzalkonium chloride, among others. The bill would not apply to products intended for use in health care facilities.