Summary
Starting in less than two years, Illinois’ Chemicals in Cosmetic Products Act (the Act), signed into law on July 10, 2026, will prohibit a person from knowingly manufacturing, selling, delivering, holding, or offering for sale in Illinois a cosmetic product containing any of the 24 listed intentionally added chemicals or chemical forms. The law may affect more than manufacturers of cosmetic products. Brand owners, ingredient suppliers, importers, distributors, e-commerce platforms, retailers, salons, and other businesses that manufacture or place cosmetic products into Illinois commerce should evaluate whether their compliance programs address the new restrictions.
Companies affected by this new statute should not wait to act. They should identify their cosmetic products sold or held for sale in Illinois and review their formulations, supplier information, and inventory practices for potential compliance issues. Manufacturers should determine whether reformulation,