[California] California’s Governor signs the Musk Reduction Act / Requirements for Vaginal Suppository Cosmetics

The Governor of California has signed the Musk Reduction Act (Assembly Bill No.60), which bans 4 musk ingredients, D4, Sodium Perborate, and several other substances already included in the Annex II of EU Cosmetic Regulation. It also introduces a restriction on Musk Ketone, which mirrors the EU Annex III entry restriction on this ingredient.

The Bill also introduces warning requirements for vaginal suppository cosmetics with intentionally added Boric Acid.

For a full breakdown of the changes, visit: Bill Text: CA AB60 | 2025-2026 | Regular Session | Chaptered | LegiScan.

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