Section 988 - Liquids, Creams, Powders and Cosmetics(a) All liquids, creams, waxes, shampoos, gels and other cosmetic preparations shall be kept in clean, closed containers. Powders may be kept in clean shakers.(b) All bottles and containers shall be distinctly and correctly labeled to disclose their contents. All bottles and containers containing poisonous substances shall be additionally and distinctly marked as such. Poisonous substances that are maintained in the manufacturer-labeled container are not required to have additional labeling.(c) When only a portion of a cosmetic preparation is to be used on a client, it shall be removed from the bottle or container in such a way as not to contaminate the remaining portion.(1) This provision does not apply to cosmetic preparations that have been demonstrated to be unlikely to transmit pathogens, (e.g. nail polish, artificial nail monomer liquids).(d) Pencil cosmetics shall be sharpened before each use.Cal. Code Regs. Tit. 16, § 988
1. Repealer and new section filed 10-24-94; operative 11-23-94 (Register 94, No. 43). For prior history, see Register 62, No. 25.
2. Amendment filed 3-26-2015; operative 7-1-2015 (Register 2015, No. 13). Note: Authority cited: Section 7312, Business and Professions Code. Reference: Section 7312(e), Business and Professions Code.
1. Repealer and new section filed 10-24-94; operative 11-23-94 (Register 94, No. 43). For prior history, see Register 62, No. 25.2. Amendment filed 3-26-2015; operative 7/1/2015 (Register 2015, No. 13).