18 Oct 2022 --- Governor of California Gavin Newsom has signed the PFAS-Free Beauty Act or Assembly Bill 2771, a law that bans intentionally added toxic perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl (PFAS) chemicals, also known as “forever chemicals,” from cosmetics sold in California, US. The bill intends to protect personal care and beauty consumers from the risk of chemical build-up that can lead to health issues including cancer, reports Breast Cancer Prevention Partners (BCPP).
