WASHINGTON · OREGON · JAN 1, 2027

Will your hair products still be legal to sell on January 1?

Washington restricts 25 formaldehyde releasers in cosmetics on January 1, 2027, and Oregon starts restricting them the same day. Send us your ingredient list and label. You get back exactly what has to change, and the corrected wording, within 7 business days.

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  • Reviewed by a hair care specialist
  • Report within 7 business days
  • Full refund until delivery
SAMPLE REPORT · SMOOTHING CREAM3 findings before Jan 1
INGREDIENTS · AS PRINTED

Aqua, Cetearyl Alcohol, Behentrimonium Chloride, Hydrolyzed Keratin, Glycerin, Dimethicone, Parfum, DMDM Hydantoin, Imidazolidinyl Urea, Citric Acid

Risk2 restricted releasers

Both are on Washington's list from Jan 1, 2027. Ask your manufacturer for a reformulated base.

RiskFront label claim

"Formaldehyde-free" is not supported while the formula contains a releaser.

AdjustProduct page

Corrected wording ready to paste once the formula changes.

Illustrative example. Your report reflects your own ingredient list and label.
FREE SCAN · NO EMAIL NEEDED

Paste your ingredient list. Know in 5 seconds.

Copy the INCI list from your label or supplier sheet. We match it against all 25 releasers on Washington's official list, plus formaldehyde and methylene glycol, restricted since 2025.

  • Checked on our server and discarded. Nothing is stored.
  • Catches other names and CAS numbers, like Formalin or Bronopol.
  • The paid report goes further: trade names, supplier blends and every claim on your label.
Copy everything after "Ingredients:" from your product page, your supplier sheet or the label file you sent to print. Commas or line breaks both work.

Only have a photo or a PDF? No retyping. Upload it after checkout and we read it for you. See the full report

The free scan matches names only. It is not a compliance review and not legal advice.

WHAT CHANGES

Three deadlines, one ingredient family

Formaldehyde releasers are common preservatives. Many brands have them without knowing, because the manufacturer chose the preservative.

Washington

Jan 1, 2027

25 named formaldehyde releasers can no longer be made, sold or distributed in the state, including DMDM Hydantoin, Imidazolidinyl Urea and Quaternium-15. Formaldehyde found in a product is presumed intentionally added.

Oregon

Jan 1, 2027

The Toxic-Free Cosmetics Act lists formaldehyde and formaldehyde releasing agents as chemicals of concern, with civil penalties for manufacturers. Final rules are still being written, so we flag Oregon risk separately.

FDA

Under review

A proposed nationwide ban on formaldehyde and releasers in heated smoothing and straightening products is on the FDA agenda for November 2026. It has been delayed before, and it targets exactly this category.

The calendar is already running

  1. NOV 2026FDA proposal on smoothing products expected
  2. DEC 15, 2026Pre-sale price ends
  3. JAN 1, 2027Washington and Oregon restrictions start
  4. DEC 31, 2027Washington retail sell-through ends

You sell online? These rules reach you.

If your store ships to customers in Washington or Oregon, your products are being sold there. Waiting for a retailer, a marketplace or a customer to point it out costs more than checking now.

  • Hair and smoothing brands selling keratin, smoothing or anti-frizz lines in the US
  • Private label owners who never saw the full formula from their manufacturer
  • Imported brands from Brazil and Latin America with labels written for another market
HOW IT WORKS

Three steps. No meetings.

  1. Send what you have

    After checkout, upload the ingredient list (INCI), a photo of the label and the link to your product page. A supplier formula sheet helps, but is optional.

  2. We cross-check everything

    Every ingredient against the Washington list, Oregon and the FDA smoothing proposal. Then every claim on your label and page against your actual formula. Reviewed by a hair care specialist, not just software.

  3. Get your dossier within 7 business days

    A PDF sent to your inbox with your score, each finding in plain English, the corrected wording ready to paste, and the exact questions to send your manufacturer.

WHY WE BUILT THIS

We checked our own products first

Claimvia comes from 15 years inside professional hair care, running a smoothing brand sold in the US and Europe. When we audited our own line, we found supplier formula sheets with formaldehyde releasers and front labels promising ingredients that were not on the ingredient list. If it happened to us, it is probably happening to you.

  • 25restricted releasers on Washington's list, checked one by one
  • 3sources cross-checked: formula, label and product page
  • 7business days at most from your files to your dossier
PRE-SALE PRICING · UNTIL DECEMBER 15

Fix it now for less than one returned order

Every dossier is reviewed by hand, so we take 20 products per week. When the week is full, the next slot opens the following Monday.

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One formula, one label, one product page
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  • Ingredient check against Washington, Oregon and FDA
  • Label and product page claims check
  • Corrected wording, ready to paste
  • Questions to send your manufacturer
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Full line check

Up to 5 products from the same brand
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  • Everything in Single product, for 5 products
  • One summary of the whole line, ranked by risk
  • Priority slot in this week's queue
  • Early access to the Claimvia app at launch
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Full refund until your dossier is delivered. Changed your mind before we send it? One email and you get every cent back. After pre-sale pricing ends on December 15, the check costs $129 per product. Refund Policy

FAQ

Before you buy

My products say formaldehyde-free. Do I still need this?

Most likely yes. "Formaldehyde-free" usually means no formaldehyde was added directly. The new rules also cover the preservatives that release it over time, and those often come from the manufacturer's standard base.

Retailers can sell old stock until December 31, 2027. Why rush?

That extra year in Washington covers stock a retailer already received. It does not cover new production, and it does not change Oregon or what your label says. If you make, import or relabel products, the deadline that matters is January 1.

The free scan found nothing. Am I safe?

It is a good sign. The free scan only matches names. Washington's rule also covers other releasers used for a function, supplier blends can hide them, and claims like "formaldehyde-free" or "organic" still have to match your formula. The dossier checks all of that.

What if my product has a problem?

Then you found out in time. The dossier tells you which ingredient to replace, which claims to change and what to ask your manufacturer. You decide the next step with a clear picture.

Is this legal advice?

No. It is a preparatory compliance review based on public rules and the documents you send. It shows risks and suggests corrections, and it does not guarantee approval. For a binding opinion, take the dossier to your regulatory attorney. It will save them hours.

How does the refund work?

Full refund at any time before your dossier is delivered. Once it is delivered, the service is complete and the purchase is final. You agree to this at checkout.

Do you check other rules, like MoCRA or Amazon?

This check is focused on the January 1 formaldehyde deadline. Full label checks for MoCRA, claims and marketplaces come with the Claimvia app. Pre-sale customers get early access.

January 1 does not move. Your slot can.

Reformulation and new labels take weeks. Start with knowing exactly what to change.

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