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Toxic-Free Cosmetics Rules and Implementation

Effective January 1, 2027, Oregon's Toxic-Free Cosmetics Act (SB 546) prohibits the sale in Oregon by manufacturers and distributors of cosmetic products containing chemicals identified in the law. 
SB 546 also directs the Oregon Health Authority (OHA) to develop a list of high-priority chemicals of concern used in cosmetic products (HPCs). Manufacturers of cosmetic products containing one or more HPCs on this list will be required to include a notice for Oregon consumers on the manufacturer’s website informing them of potential health effects associated with the chemical(s). This will allow consumers to be better informed about the cosmetic products they purchase.
The Toxic-Free Cosmetics Act, codified in Oregon Revised Statute (ORS) 431A.335 - 349, directs OHA to develop Oregon Administrative Rules (OARs) that establish compliance requirements.
Drafted with the assistance of a Rules Advisory Committee (RAC), OHA proposed OARs for public comment in November 2026. 
OHA invites you to provide comment on the proposed rules. Please see rulemaking documents and directions for providing comment under Rules and Rulemaking below.

Rules and Rulemaking

OHA organized a Rule Advisory Committee (RAC) consisting of industry representatives, public health and environmental advocates, and governmental organizations to help develop rule language. The RAC provided input for the 1st Rulemaking for TFC Act.



1st Rulemaking for TFC Act
(July to October 2026)

Details requirements for the prohibition of certain chemicals in cosmetic products manufactured or distributed in Oregon. Specifies high priority chemicals used in cosmetic products (HPCs); Details how and when HPCs are to be selected in the future; Establishes requirements for manufacturers of cosmetic products with HPCs sold or distributed in Oregon to provide notice. Establishes enforcement and civil penalties for violations.

Please see 333-016 Notice of Proposed Rulemaking 10.30.2026 to review rulemaking documents and proposed rules. The proposed  rules are the underlined text on pages 4-15 of that document.

Two tables are embedded in the proposed rules and provided here, for your convenience, as 333-016-4025 Exhibit A and 333-016-4075 Exhibit A. [See 1st, 2nd and 3rd PDFs to right.]

How to provide comment:

Oral (spoken) testimony on the proposed rules may be provided at a public hearing via video/phone conference using Microsoft Teams. That hearing is scheduled on Tuesday, November 17, 2026, at 10:00 A.M. Pacific Time

Please see 333-016 TFC_Notice to IPs_final for details on how you may provide oral and written testimony. [See 4th PDF to right.]


Status: Open for Public Comment

Proposed to be effective: January 1, 2027







Rules Advisory Committee (RAC) and 1st TFC Rulemaking

RAC meetings took place July 30th thru October 1st of 2026. Please find draft OARs and documents provided below.

Date: 
Link to Teams Virtual Meeting & Materials 
July 30, 2026 - 9AM- 12 Noon (Pacific)

Teams Link for RAC1 on 7.30 
* Agenda
* Charter for TFC Act RAC
* DRAFT Rules for TFC Act RAC1
* Teams Transcript RAC1 - 7.30.26
August 13, 2026 - 9AM- Noon (Pacific)
Meeting Cancelled
August 27, 2026 - 9AM- Noon (Pacific)
Teams Link for RAC2 8.27.26
* Agenda
* DRAFT Rules for TFC Act - RAC2
September 10, 2026 – 9AM- Noon (Pacific)
Teams Link for RAC3 on 9.10
* Agenda
* Draft Rules for TFC Act - RAC3
* Draft Candidate HPCCCP Health Effects
September 17, 2026  – 9AM- Noon (Pacific)
Teams Link for RAC4 on 9.17
* Agenda
* Draft Rules for TFC Act - RAC 4
* DRAFT PQLs for Select Restricted Chemicals
October 1, 2026 – 9AM- Noon (Pacific)
Teams Link for RAC5 on 10.1
* Agenda
* Draft Rules for TFC Act - RAC 5
* Statement of Need & Fiscal Impact