California puts Toxic-Free Cosmetics Act on ice

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US The cosmetics industry has quashed a bill that sought to ban 20’adulterated’cosmetic ingredients in California.Labelled the Toxic-Free Cosmetics Act,it targeted products including asbestos,mercury,formaldehyde and carbon black,in an effort to make personal care products safer for consumers.However,it was met by opposition from the American Chemistry Council,the California Chamber of Commerce,the Fragrance Creators Association,the Household and Commercial Products Association and the Personal Care Products Council.