Fla. Stat. 499.008
Adulterated cosmetics


(1)

If 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:The 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”; andThe labeling of which bears adequate directions for such preliminary testing.

(a)

The 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

(b)

The labeling of which bears adequate directions for such preliminary testing.

(2)

If it consists in whole or in part of any filthy, putrid, or decomposed substance.

(3)

If 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.

(4)

If 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.

(5)

For the purposes of subsections (1) and (4), the term “hair dye” does not include eyelash dyes or eyebrow dyes.

Source: Section 499.008 — Adulterated cosmetics, https://www.­flsenate.­gov/Laws/Statutes/2024/0499.­008 (accessed Aug. 7, 2025).

499.01
Permits
499.001
Florida Drug and Cosmetic Act
499.002
Purpose, administration, and enforcement of and exemption from this part
499.03
Possession of certain drugs without prescriptions unlawful
499.003
Definitions of terms used in this part
499.04
Fee authority
499.05
Rules
499.005
Prohibited acts
499.06
Embargoing, detaining, or destroying article or processing equipment which is in violation of law or rule
499.006
Adulterated drug or device
499.007
Misbranded drug or device
499.008
Adulterated cosmetics
499.009
Misbranded cosmetics
499.012
Permit application requirements
499.015
Registration of drugs and devices
499.023
New drugs
499.024
Drug product classification
499.025
Drug products in finished, solid, oral dosage form
499.026
Notification of manufacturer prescription drug price increases
499.028
Drug samples or complimentary drugs
499.029
Cancer Drug Donation Program
499.032
Phenylalanine
499.033
Ephedrine
499.035
Dimethyl sulfoxide (DMSO)
499.036
Restrictions on sale of dextromethorphan
499.039
Sale, distribution, or transfer of harmful chemical substances
499.041
Schedule of fees for drug, device, and cosmetic applications and permits, product registrations, and free-sale certificates
499.051
Inspections and investigations
499.0051
Criminal acts
499.052
Records of interstate shipment
499.0054
Advertising and labeling of drugs, devices, and cosmetics
499.055
Reports and dissemination of information by department
499.057
Expenses and salaries
499.062
Seizure and condemnation of drugs, devices, or cosmetics
499.065
Inspections
499.066
Penalties
499.067
Denial, suspension, or revocation of permit, certification, or registration
499.0121
Storage and handling of prescription drugs
499.0285
International Prescription Drug Importation Program
499.0295
Experimental treatments for terminal conditions
499.0661
Cease and desist orders
499.01201
Agency for Health Care Administration review and use of statute and rule violation or compliance data
499.01211
Drug Wholesale Distributor Advisory Council
499.02851
Federal arrangement to operate a pilot program for importing prescription drugs

Current through Fall 2025

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