Thursday, November 5, 2015

MMA Regulations

Below are the regulations I have found (as of November 2021) relating to MMA.  Please let me know in the comments if you have any information to add or update! (I am still working on this page - I know there are least 30 states in the US with regulations, it just takes time to research!)

Australia: "MMA is not a banned substance in Australia because MMA can be used safely. However, it is important for people to be aware of the risks associated with this product."

Canada: On May 22, 2003, Health Canada issued an advisory warning Canadians about cosmetic nail preparations containing MMA because it can adversely affect the health of persons exposed to it. Section 16 of Canada’s Food and Drug Act states that no cosmetic may cause injury to the health of the user. As a result, the sale and use of cosmetic nail preparations containing MMA was banned in Canada.

UK: As far as I can tell, MMA is still not banned in the UK, despite repeated attempts

US FDA: Based on its investigations of the injuries and discussions with medical experts in the field of dermatology, the agency chose to remove from the market products containing 100 percent methyl methacrylate monomer through court proceedings, which resulted in a preliminary injunction against one firm as well as several seizure actions and voluntary recalls. No regulation specifically prohibits the use of methyl methacrylate monomer in cosmetic products.

US OSHA: (artificial nail products, though banned for use in many states): asthma; irritated eyes, skin, nose, and mouth; difficulty concentrating; loss of smell

US States with MMA Regulations:
Alabama -No licensee shall use methyl methacrylate, or any other product considered poisonous or unsafe
Arizona: The Board's rule, A.A.C. R4-10-112(M) prohibits the use of products containing hazardous substances banned by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) such as MMA (Methyl Methacrylate monomer) and methylene chloride from being used in a salon or school.
Arkansas: The use of Liquid Methyl Methacrylate (MMA) Monomer is prohibited
California: The use of products that contain the ingredient MMA is prohibited for use in Board licensed establishments.
Delaware: Prohibit the use of methyl methacrylate (MMA).
Florida: Pursuant to Section 477.0265(1)2(h), Florida Statutes, it is unlawful for any
person in the practice of cosmetology to use or possess a cosmetic product containing a liquid nail monomer containing any trace of methyl methacrylate (MMA). If MMA is being used or stored in a salon, this could prompt a case by an  investigator. If this happens, legal charges may be brought against you/or the salon. Using or possessing MMA is a 2nd degree misdemeanor punishable by $500 fine and/or imprisonment not to exceed 60 days.

Illinois: The use of nail products or the distribution of nail products containing monomer Methyl Methacrylate (MMA) is prohibited.
Indiana: (a) A person licensed under this article may not use acrylic liquid monomer formulated with methyl methacrylate (MMA). (b) A person who violates subsection (a) may be disciplined under IC
25-1-11.

Iowa:  No salon or school shall have on the premises cosmetic products containing substances which have been banned or otherwise deemed hazardous or deleterious by the FDA for use in cosmetic products. Prohibited products include, but are not limited to, any product containing liquid methyl methacrylate monomer and methylene chloride. No product shall be used in a manner that is not approved by the FDA. Presence of a prohibited product in a salon or school is prima facie evidence of that product’s use in the salon or school.
Kansas: MMA is considered a prohibited item
Kentucky: It is illegal for nail salons to apply methyl methacrylate (MMA) to customer’s nails due to various nail deformities caused not by the toxicity of the chemical, but from the physical nature of the chemical once it hardens. If salon inspectors discover this material on the premises, it will be considered an illegal product subject to fine and immediate disposal.
Maryland: If a Board inspector discovers evidence of the use of MMA in a salon, the inspector will report the finding to MOSH, which will follow up to ensure enforcement of the state’s workplace safety and health laws.
Minnesota:  Licensees must not use any of the following substances or products in performing cosmetology services:(1) methyl methacrylate liquid monomers, also known as MMA;
Mississippi:  No product containing the ingredient methyl methacrylate (MMA) can be used in any manicuring or pedicuring procedure. All products must be correctly labeled, and manufacturer’s data sheets for any nail product must be readily available for review by any agent of the Board of Cosmetology.
Montana: Possession or use of the following items is prohibited: methyl methacrylate monomers for artificial nails
Nebraska: No product containing MMA is used in the establishment;
Nevada: MMA is listed as a prohibited substance
New HampshireA licensee, at no time, shall apply Methyl Methacrylate (MMA).
New Jersey: A licensee, licensed shop, or school of cosmetology and hairstyling shall not utilize any
product that contains methyl methacrylate monomer.
New York: No owner or operator of an appearance enhancement business shall knowingly and willfully: sell, use or apply to any person monomeric methyl methacrylate; or direct any agent or employee of such business to sell, use or apply to any person monomeric methyl methacrylate.
North Carolina: Licensees or students shall not use or possess in a cosmetic art school or shop any of the following: (1) Methyl Methacrylate Liquid Monomer, a.k.a. MMA;
Ohio: No person shall do any of the following: Use or possess a liquid nail monomer containing any trace of methyl methacrylate (MMA).
Oklahoma: Each licensee shall be knowledgeable of product ingredients. If not listed on the product, the manufacturer should be contacted for content information. The use of methyl methacrylate (MMA) is prohibited.
Oregon:  OHLA prohibits the use of MMA.
Pennsylvania:  I couldn't find the specific law on the books but did find that the state fined someone in 2015 for  operating "as a nail technology salon in a grossly incompetent and unethical manner through the use of methyl methacrylate substances. "
Rhode Island: The possession and/or use of any cosmetic nail preparation containing methyl methacrylate (MMA) shall be prohibited statute 4.7.6(b)(17)
South Carolina:  MMA is listed as a prohibited substance
South Dakota - The South Dakota Cosmetology Commission does not allow the use of liquid MMA.
TennesseeNo establishment or school shall have on the premises cosmetic products containing
hazardous substances which have been banned by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration
(FDA) for use in cosmetic products, including, but not limited to, liquid methyl methacrylate
Texas:  Licensees may not use or possess any of the following substances or products in performing cosmetology services. Methyl Methacrylate Liquid Monomers (also known as MMA).  For the purpose of performing services authorized under the Act, no licensee shall buy, sell, use, or apply to any person liquid monomeric methyl methacrylate (MMA).
Utah: Unlawful conduct includes: using or possessing a solution composed of at least 10% methyl methacrylate on a client
Virginia: No shop or school shall have on the premises cosmetic products containing hazardous substances which have been banned by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for use in cosmetic products, including liquid methyl methacrylate monomer and methylene chloride. No product shall be used in a manner that is disapproved by the FDA.
Washington:  Use of 100% liquid methyl methacrylate monomer and methylene chloride products are prohibited. No product must be used in a manner that is disapproved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
Wisconsin: Licensees may not use methyl methacrylate monomer, commonly referred to as MMA in liquid form, and may not use any cosmetic or nail product formulated with MMA as one of its ingredients.
West Virginia: The FDA prohibits the use of products containing methacrylate monomers (LMMA/MMA).  These products are toxic. The Board also prohibits the use of these products


US States with No MMA Regulations Found on their Online Pages (as of 2021)
Alaska
Colorado
Connecticut (no nail licensure)
Georgia
Hawaii
Idaho
Louisiana
Maine
Massachusetts
Michigan
Missouri
New Mexico
North Dakota
Wyoming





https://www.nailsmag.com/page/598294/list-of-state-boards-for-nails-and-cosmetology



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