eLaws of Florida

  SECTION 499.008. Adulterated cosmetics.  


Latest version.
  • 1A cosmetic is adulterated:
    5(1) 6If it bears or contains any poisonous or deleterious substance that is injurious to users under the conditions of use prescribed in the labeling or advertisement thereof or under such conditions of use as are customary or usual; however, this subsection does not apply to coal-tar hair dye:
    54(a) 55The label of which bears the following legend conspicuously displayed thereon: “Caution: This product contains ingredients which may cause skin irritation on certain individuals, and a preliminary test according to accompanying directions should first be made. This product must not be used for dyeing the eyelashes or eyebrows; to do so may cause blindness”; and
    110(b) 111The labeling of which bears adequate directions for such preliminary testing.
    122(2) 123If it consists in whole or in part of any filthy, putrid, or decomposed substance.
    138(3) 139If it has been produced, prepared, packed, or held under conditions whereby it could have become contaminated with filth or whereby it could have been rendered injurious to health.
    168(4) 169If it is not a hair dye and it is, or it bears or contains, a color additive that is unsafe within the meaning of the federal act.
    197(5) 198For the purposes of subsections (1) and (4), the term “hair dye” does not include eyelash dyes or eyebrow dyes.
History.-s. 34, ch. 82-225; s. 1, ch. 83-265; ss. 12, 52, ch. 92-69; s. 8, ch. 2008-207.

Bills Cite this Section:

None

Cited by Court Cases:

None