Health & Saf. Code, § 109900 · Chapter 1. General Provisions and Definitions
Health & Saf. Code, § 109900
Text — As published in the Legislative Counsel's database, tables dated October 18, 2026 (pubinfo_2025.zip)
“Cosmetic” means any article, or its components, intended to be rubbed, poured, sprinkled, or sprayed on, introduced into, or otherwise applied to, the human body, or any part of the human body, for cleansing, beautifying, promoting attractiveness, or altering the appearance.
The term “cosmetic” does not include soap.
Notes and commentary — not statutory text
History
Added by Stats. 1995, Ch. 415, Sec. 6. Effective January 1, 1996.
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