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AB 60

Cosmetic safety.

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Diane Papan

AB 60 bans harmful musks in cosmetics, limits musk ketone use, and protects public health and the environment, impacting manufacturers and consumers in California.

Chaptered by Secretary of State - Chapter 432, Statutes of 2025.
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Bill Summary · AB 60

Summary of AB 60 - The Musk Reduction Act

Bill Number: AB 60
Introduced: December 02, 2024
Status: Chaptered by Secretary of State - Chapter 432, Statutes of 2025
Effective Date: Various provisions effective January 1, 2025, and January 1, 2027

Purpose and Intent

AB 60, known as the Musk Reduction Act, aims to enhance cosmetic safety by prohibiting the use of certain harmful ingredients in cosmetic products. The bill seeks to protect public health and the environment by banning specific musks and limiting the use of musk ketone in cosmetics.

Key Provisions

  1. Expanded Ingredient Prohibitions:

    • Effective January 1, 2027: The bill adds the following ingredients to the list of banned substances in cosmetics:
      • Musk ambrette (CAS no. 83-66-9)
      • Musk tibetene (CAS no. 145-39-1)
      • Musk moskene (CAS no. 116-66-5)
      • Musk xylene (CAS no. 81-15-2)

  2. Limitations on Musk Ketone:

    • Effective January 1, 2027: The use of musk ketone (CAS no. 81-14-1) in cosmetic products will be restricted to:
      • 1.4% in fine fragrance products
      • 0.56% in eau de toilette
      • 0% in oral products (defined as products applied to teeth or oral mucous membranes)
      • 0.042% in all other products

  3. Existing Prohibitions:

    • Effective January 1, 2025: The bill reinforces existing laws that prohibit the use of various harmful substances in cosmetics, including:
      • Dibutyl phthalate, formaldehyde, mercury, and several per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS).

  4. Trace Quantity Exception:

    • The bill allows for technically unavoidable trace quantities of banned ingredients due to impurities from natural or synthetic sources, provided they do not violate the overall intent of the law.

  5. Integration with Senate Bill 39:

    • The bill incorporates changes to Section 108980 of the Health and Safety Code as proposed by Senate Bill 39, which will only take effect if both bills are enacted and AB 60 is enacted last.

Impact

  • Affected Parties: The legislation will impact manufacturers, distributors, and retailers of cosmetic products in California. It aims to protect consumers from potentially harmful chemicals and promote safer cosmetic formulations.
  • Public Health and Environment: By banning these substances, the bill seeks to reduce health risks associated with cosmetic use and limit environmental contamination from harmful chemicals.

Procedural Timeline

  • The bill underwent several readings and amendments in both the Assembly and Senate before being approved by the Governor on October 7, 2025, and subsequently chaptered into law.

This summary provides an overview of AB 60, highlighting its objectives, key provisions, and potential implications for cosmetic safety in California.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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