A new report out on Thursday from California’s Department of Toxic Substances Control (DTSC) shows a major win for consumer and worker safety: nearly all nail products sold in California now contain little to no toluene, a chemical that's been linked to serious health risks.

The findings come two years after DTSC adopted a 2023 regulation under its Safer Consumer Products program targeting the use of toluene. It is a solvent once common in nail polish and other beauty products. Health officials say long-term exposure can harm the nervous and respiratory systems and has been associated with developmental issues in babies.

DTSC tested more than 500 nail products from 142 brands, finding 95% contained no or very low levels of toluene, well below regulatory limits. In 2019, some products had

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