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Cosmetic Safety and Hazardous Chemicals Reporting
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Gain insights into the hazardous ingredients reported in cosmetics sold in California, as required under the California Safe Cosmetics Act. This dataset, compiled by the California Department of Public Health, provides detailed information on cosmetic products containing chemicals known or suspected to cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm. It serves as a critical resource for consumers, researchers, and policymakers seeking transparency and safety in personal care products.
Dataset Features
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Product Information:
- Label Name: The name of the cosmetic or personal care product.
- Brand Name: The brand under which the product is sold.
- Company/Manufacturer: The entity responsible for the product’s production or distribution.
- Product Categories: Categories such as skincare, haircare, or makeup.
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Chemical Information:
- Chemical Names: Hazardous or potentially hazardous ingredients reported in products.
- CAS Registry Numbers: Unique identifiers for each chemical.
- Number of Chemicals: The count of reported hazardous ingredients per product.
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Regulatory Details:
- Dates of Reporting: When the hazardous ingredient(s) were reported.
- Reformulation or Discontinuation Dates: If applicable, information on when products were modified or removed from the market.
Usage
This dataset is ideal for:
- Consumer Safety:
- Identify products with potentially harmful chemicals to make informed purchasing decisions.
- Track brands or manufacturers with recurring hazardous ingredients.
- Policy and Regulation:
- Support regulatory efforts to monitor compliance with the California Safe Cosmetics Act.
- Analyze trends in product reformulations to reduce hazardous ingredients.
- Scientific Research:
- Investigate the prevalence of certain harmful chemicals in cosmetic products.
- Explore correlations between chemical ingredients and product categories.
- Corporate Accountability:
- Monitor company practices and hold manufacturers accountable for using hazardous substances.
License
- License: Open Access (Public Domain).
Who Can Use It
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Consumers: To make informed decisions about cosmetic product safety.
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Researchers: To study trends in hazardous chemicals within the cosmetics industry.
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Policymakers: To support regulatory initiatives and ensure safer consumer products.
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Advocacy Groups: For monitoring corporate practices and advocating for reformulations.
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License: Open Access (Public Domain).
Leverage this dataset to advance safety, transparency, and awareness in the cosmetics industry, contributing to better public health outcomes and informed consumer choices.
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