(a) In order to determine potential health effects of exposure to ingredients in cosmetics sold in the state, the division may conduct an investigation of one or more cosmetic products that contain chemicals identified as causing cancer or reproductive toxicity or other ingredients of concern to the division.
(b) An investigation conducted pursuant to subdivision (a) may include, but not be limited to, a review of available health effects data and studies, worksite health hazard evaluations, epidemiological studies to determine the health effects of exposures to chemicals in various subpopulations, and exposure assessments to determine total exposures to individuals in various settings.
(c) If an investigation is conducted pursuant to subdivision (a), the manufacturer of any product subject to the investigation may submit relevant health effects data and studies to the division.
(d) In order to further the purposes of an investigation, the division may require manufacturers of products subject to the investigation to submit to the division relevant health effects data and studies available to the manufacturer and other available information as requested by the division, including, but not limited to, the concentration of the chemical in the product, the amount by volume or weight of the product that comprises the average daily application or use, and sales and use data necessary to determine where the product is used in the occupational setting.
(e) The division shall establish reasonable deadlines for the submittal of information required pursuant to subdivision (d). Failure by a manufacturer to submit the information in compliance with the requirements of the division shall constitute a violation of this part.
(Added by Stats. 2005, Ch. 729, Sec. 2. Effective January 1, 2006.)