Four more musk chemicals are banned from cosmetics, and musk ketone gets limits
Musk ambrette, musk tibetene, musk moskene and musk xylene join the list of ingredients banned from cosmetics sold in California. Musk ketone is capped by product type, from 1.4 percent in fine fragrance to none in oral products.
Who it affects
Cosmetics makers, distributors and sellers
When
This law took effect on January 1, 2026, but the changes described here start on January 1, 2027.
- : Signed into law
- : Law took effect
- : The changes described here start to apply
Official text
California AB 60: Cosmetic safety.
On California Legislative Information. The official text is what counts; read it before you act.
Not legal advice. Plain-English summaries to help you find what changes and when. Not legal advice: read the official text, and ask a lawyer about your situation.