Declares many specified chemicals and certain contaminant levels to make a cosmetic "adulterated," banning those ingredients and setting contaminant limits for cosmetics sold in interstate commerce.
Prohibits a long list of specified toxic substances and certain contaminants in cosmetics sold in interstate commerce and amends cosmetic definitions and preemption rules. The bill adds new "adulteration" grounds to federal law (banning intentionally added ortho‑phthalates and formaldehyde‑releasing preservatives; banning 15 named chemicals; and setting contaminant limits for 1,4‑dioxane, lead, and asbestos) and updates statutory definitions. The new rules apply to cosmetics introduced into interstate commerce on or after January 1, 2027, and explicitly allows states and localities to impose equal or stricter ingredient or contaminant limits.
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