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Deems cosmetics adulterated if they contain specified toxic ingredients or contaminants and sets contaminant limits; effective for products introduced to interstate commerce Jan 1, 2027.
Official title: To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to ban certain substances in cosmetic products, and for other purposes.
Introduced July 16, 2025 by Janice D. Schakowsky · Last progress July 16, 2025
Prohibits many intentionally added harmful chemicals and limits certain contaminants in cosmetics sold in interstate commerce. The bill amends the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to deem cosmetics "adulterated" if they contain specified ortho‑phthalates, formaldehyde or formaldehyde‑releasing preservatives, a list of 15 named substances, or contaminants (1,4‑dioxane, lead at set ppm levels, asbestos) above set limits. The measure adds new definitions for terms like "color cosmetic," "intentionally added," and "formaldehyde‑releasing preservative," clarifies that states may set their own ingredient limits or reporting requirements, and takes effect for cosmetics introduced into interstate commerce on or after January 1, 2027.