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New York State Bans 1,4-Dioxane in Certain Products

Dec. 13 2019

On December 9, 2019 New York State Governor signed 1,4-Dioxane bill (S4389B/A 6259A) into law. The new bill bans 1,4-Dioxane in cosmetic products, personal care products and household cleansing products.  

On December 31, 2022 the following limits for 1,4-Dioxane will go into effect:
• Household cleaners shall not exceed 2 ppm.
• Cosmetic products shall not exceed 10 ppm.
• Personal Care products shall not exceed 2 ppm.

On December 31, 2023 the limits for 1,4-Dioxane will be reduced:
• Household cleaners shall not exceed 1 ppm.
• Personal Care products shall not exceed 1 ppm.

A manufacturer of a cosmetic or personal care product may apply for a one year waiver for a specific product if they provide proof that steps were taken to reduce the presence of 1,4-dioxane, however they were still unable to meet the required limit. 

For more information the full text of the legislation can be found at:
https://nyassembly.gov/leg/?default_fld=&leg_video=&bn=S04389&term=0&Summary=Y&Actions=Y&Text=Y

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