General Information
The Nevada Division of Public and Behavioral Health is responsible for controlling the manufacture and distribution of cosmetics within the State of Nevada.
A cosmetic means articles intended to be rubbed, poured, sprinkled or sprayed on, introduced into or otherwise applied to the human body or any part thereof for cleansing, beautifying, promoting attractiveness or altering the appearance, including wigs, hairpieces and postiches; and articles intended for use as a component of any such articles. Soap is not included in this definition.
Jurisdiction
The State of Nevada has jurisdiction over the manufacture of cosmetics products in the following counties:
- Carson City
- Douglas County
- Elko County
- Esmeralda County
- Eureka County
- Humboldt County
- Lander County
- Lincoln County
- Lyon County
- Mineral County
- Nye County
- Pershing County
- Storey County
- Washoe County
- White Pine County