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Nail Products Containing Methyl Methacrylate (MMA) as a Priority Product Department of Toxic Substances Control Reference Number: R-2023-03R
The United States issued an addendum on 8 April 2026 to the earlier TBT notification G/TBT/N/USA/2160. Addenda often report that a measure was adopted, changed, postponed or withdrawn. The measure was first notified on 20 November 2024. The comment period closed on 25 February 2025.
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Nail products containing methyl methacrylate (MMA) – including nail coatings and artificial nails; Quality; Environmental protection; Esters; Cosmetics. Toiletries
The comment period closed on 25 February 2025. You can still raise concerns about the measure with your country's WTO TBT enquiry point, quoting the document symbol G/TBT/N/USA/2160/Add.3; it can take them up with the United States.
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Nail Products Containing Methyl Methacrylate (MMA) as a Priority Product Department of Toxic Substances Control Reference Number: R-2023-03R
After submitting the PPN, manufacturers of products sold in the state of California will have the option to submit one of the following, as specified in the Safer Consumer Product Regulations, by 28 September 2026: Chemical Removal Intent/Confirmation Notification, Product Removal Intent/Confirmation Notification, Product-Chemical Replacement Intent/Confirmation Notification, or Preliminary Alternatives Analysis Report or these alternate reporting options. These Notifications and Reports should be submitted through DTSC’s CalSAFER portal. The CalSAFER data management system is maintained by DTSC, which operates as the information center for the regulatory activities of the Safer Consumer Products Program (SCP). Instructional videos are available on how to register for CalSAFER and how to submit a PPN. For more information on complying with Priority Product regulations, please refer to the training materials provided by DTSC. The final regulatory text, previously notified, is accessible at Manufacturers of nail products that do not contain MMA in concentrations greater than 1,000 ppm do not need to take any action. Manufacturers do not need to take any action regarding nail products manufactured prior to 1 April 2026.
Proposed rule - Notice is hereby given that the Department of Toxic Substances Control (DTSC) proposes to amend the California Code of Regulations, title 22, division 4.5, chapter 55, section 69511, and adopt section 69511.9. This proposed amendment pertains to identification of a Priority Product under the Safer Consumer Products (SCP) regulations, approved by the Office of Administrative Law (OAL) and filed with the Secretary of State on 28 August 2013 (effective date: 1 October 2013; OAL Regulatory Action Number: Z-2012-07170-04). DTSC proposes to add nail products containing methyl methacrylate (MMA) – including nail coatings and artificial nails – as a Priority Product to the Priority Products List. This listing would apply to any nail product containing MMA as an added ingredient, a residual, or a contaminant.
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AddendumG/TBT/N/USA/2160/Add.3
Nail Products Containing Methyl Methacrylate (MMA) as a Priority Product Department of Toxic Substances Control Reference Number: R-2023-03R
After submitting the PPN, manufacturers of products sold in the state of California will have the option to submit one of the following, as specified in the Safer Consumer Product Regulations, by 28 September 2026: Chemical Removal Intent/Confirmation Notification, Product Removal Intent/Confirmation Notification, Product-Chemical Replacement Intent/Confirmation Notification, or Preliminary Alternatives Analysis Report or these alternate reporting options. These Notifications and Reports should be submitted through DTSC’s CalSAFER portal. The CalSAFER data management system is maintained by DTSC, which operates as the information center for the regulatory activities of the Safer Consumer Products Program (SCP). Instructional videos are available on how to register for CalSAFER and how to submit a PPN. For more information on complying with Priority Product regulations, please refer to the training materials provided by DTSC. The final regulatory text, previously notified, is accessible at Manufacturers of nail products that do not contain MMA in concentrations greater than 1,000 ppm do not need to take any action. Manufacturers do not need to take any action regarding nail products manufactured prior to 1 April 2026.
AddendumG/TBT/N/USA/2160/Add.2
Nail Products Containing Methyl Methacrylate (MMA) as a Priority Product Department of Toxic Substances Control Reference Number: R-2023-03R
This action by the Department of Toxic Substances Control (DTSC) amends Safer Consumer Products regulations to add nail products containing methyl methacrylate (MMA) at concentrations greater than 1,000 parts per million (ppm) to the priority products list as a priority product. The State of California Office of Administrative Law (OAL) approves this regulatory action pursuant to section 11349.3 of the Government Code. This regulatory action becomes effective on 1 April 2026. Refer to the California Code of Regulations (CCR), Title 22, Division 4.5, Chapter 55, Section 69511. Listing Nail Products Containing Methyl Methacrylate (MMA) at Concentrations Greater Than 1,000 Parts per Million (ppm) as a Priority Product: Comments associated with the rulemaking are accessible at
AddendumG/TBT/N/USA/2160/Add.1
Comment deadline: Closed on 25 February 2025
Nail Products Containing Methyl Methacrylate (MMA) as a Priority Product Department of Toxic Substances Control Reference Number: R-2023-03R
SAFER CONSUMER PRODUCTS (SCP) REGULATIONS Listing Nail Products Containing Methyl Methacrylate (MMA) at Concentrations Greater than 1,000 parts per million (ppm) as a Priority Product The California Department of Toxic Substances Control (DTSC) proposes to change the definition of the Priority Product to exclude nail products containing equal to or less than 1,000 ppm of MMA from the definition of the Priority Product. To view the proposed regulatory text and all other rulemaking documents, visit DTSC’s Proposed Regulations webpage. Under the proposal initially public noticed on 1 November 2024, manufacturers producing nail products containing 1,000 ppm or less of MMA would have been required to comply with Alternatives Analysis Threshold Notifications (AATNs) and Priority Product Notifications (PPNs) requirements. Under this proposal, those nail products would not be subject to the SCP regulations; therefore, the manufacturers of those nail products would not be required to submit any AATNs nor PPNs. A public comment period for the rulemaking has been established commencing on 10 February 2025, and closing on 25 February 2025. WTO Members and their stakeholders are asked to submit comments to the USA TBT Enquiry Point. Comments received by the USA TBT Enquiry Point from WTO Members and their stakeholders by 4pm Eastern Time on 25 February 2025 will be shared with DTSC if received within the comment period.
Regular notificationG/TBT/N/USA/2160
Comment deadline: Closed on 16 December 2024
Nail Products Containing Methyl Methacrylate (MMA) as a Priority Product Department of Toxic Substances Control Reference Number: R-2023-03R
Proposed rule - Notice is hereby given that the Department of Toxic Substances Control (DTSC) proposes to amend the California Code of Regulations, title 22, division 4.5, chapter 55, section 69511, and adopt section 69511.9. This proposed amendment pertains to identification of a Priority Product under the Safer Consumer Products (SCP) regulations, approved by the Office of Administrative Law (OAL) and filed with the Secretary of State on 28 August 2013 (effective date: 1 October 2013; OAL Regulatory Action Number: Z-2012-07170-04). DTSC proposes to add nail products containing methyl methacrylate (MMA) – including nail coatings and artificial nails – as a Priority Product to the Priority Products List. This listing would apply to any nail product containing MMA as an added ingredient, a residual, or a contaminant.
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