SF 3197

as introduced - 89th Legislature (2015 - 2016) Posted on 03/25/2016 09:49am

A bill for an act
relating to commerce; requiring disclosure of cosmetic fragrance ingredients;
proposing coding for new law in Minnesota Statutes, chapter 325E.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA:

Section 1.

new text begin [325E.3893] COSMETIC FRAGRANCE INGREDIENTS.
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new text begin Subdivision 1. new text end

new text begin Definition. new text end

new text begin For purposes of this section, "cosmetic" means:
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new text begin (1) articles intended to be rubbed, poured, sprinkled, or sprayed on, introduced into,
or otherwise applied to the human body or any part thereof for cleansing, beautifying,
promoting attractiveness, or altering the appearance; and
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new text begin (2) articles intended for use as a component of any articles in clause (1), except that
the term does not include soap.
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new text begin Subd. 2. new text end

new text begin Disclosure. new text end

new text begin (a) A manufacturer of a cosmetic manufactured, distributed,
or offered for retail sale in Minnesota shall disclose on the manufacturer's Web site the
full list of ingredients in the product, including the component ingredients of fragrances,
flavors, and color additives. The Chemical Abstract Service (CAS) number of each
ingredient must be included on the ingredient list provided on the manufacturer's Web site.
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new text begin (b) The ingredients must be listed in descending order of predominance, except
that an ingredient present at a concentration of not more than one percent may be listed
without respect to order of predominance.
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new text begin (c) The manufacturer is not required to list the concentration of an ingredient in the
product on the manufacturer's Web site.
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new text begin (d) A cosmetic ingredient must be identified in the declaration of ingredients in
accordance with Code of Federal Regulations, title 21, section 701.3(c).
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new text begin Subd. 3. new text end

new text begin Enforcement. new text end

new text begin The attorney general shall enforce this section under section
8.31.
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new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE. new text end

new text begin This section is effective January 1, 2017.
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