Public Health - Cosmetic Products - Enforcement and Penalties for Prohibited Ingredients (Crown and Care Act - Protecting Communities from Harmful Hair Chemicals)

Summary

The law prohibits the manufacture, sale, delivery, holding, or offering for sale of cosmetic products that contain a specific list of dangerous ingredients, including certain phthalates, formaldehyde, mercury, and PFAS. Companies that break the ban can be sued for civil damages and must allow the Maryland Department of Health to inspect their facilities and test products. It also requires the health department and attorney general to develop a plan for a special fund to support research and treatment of conditions caused by these chemicals.

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