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Adds new prohibitions to section 601 by inserting new subsections (h), (i), and (j) that deem cosmetics adulterated if they contain specified intentionally added substances or contaminants.
Redesignates existing paragraphs (4) and (5) as (11) and (12) and inserts new definitions as paragraphs (4) through (10) (e.g., color cosmetic, contaminant, formaldehyde-releasing preservative, general cosmetic, ingredient, intentionally added, ortho-phthalate).
Rewrites subsection (b) (Limitations) to clarify and enumerate state authorities not preempted, including (1) a general clause allowing States to prohibit or limit ingredients, continue reporting requirements in effect at the time of enactment of the Modernization of Cosmetics Regulation Act of 2022, and implement or continue requirements prohibiting or limiting ingredients/contaminants specified in new section 601(h)–(j); and (2) a restatement that nothing in the Modernization Act amendments shall be construed to preempt State actions except as expressly provided in subsection (a).
This proposal would make cosmetics safer by banning several harmful ingredients and setting strict limits on certain contaminants. It changes federal law so that cosmetic products cannot include any intentionally added ortho-phthalates or preservatives that release formaldehyde, and it bans specific ingredients like formaldehyde, methylene glycol, mercury, isobutylparaben, isopropylparaben, m- and o-phenylenediamine, lilial, styrene, toluene, triclosan, triclocarban, cyclotetrasiloxane, acetaldehyde, and vinyl acetate. It also sets limits for contaminants: 1,4-dioxane at or above 2 parts per million, lead at or above 2 ppm in color cosmetics or 5 ppm in general cosmetics, and any asbestos (including asbestos-contaminated talc) at the lowest level that can be detected.
States can keep or create stricter rules, including bans, limits, or reporting requirements for cosmetic ingredients and contaminants. This means state protections can go beyond the federal standard.
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Introduced July 16, 2025 by Janice D. Schakowsky · Last progress July 16, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Introduced in House