Humane Cosmetics Act of 2025

IntroducedFebruary 27, 2025

Introduced1 year ago

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House

Senate

Pres

Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

HealthGovernment information and archivesComputers and information technologyCivil actions and liabilityManufacturingRetail and wholesale tradesAnimal protection and human-animal relationshipsCosmetics and personal careDrug safety, medical device, and laboratory regulationFederal preemption

Why This Matters

This bill, called the Humane Cosmetics Act of 2025, aims to stop most animal testing for cosmetics in the United States. It also bans the sale of cosmetics developed using new animal tests and sets penalties for violations.

Who this affects

Cosmetic companies · Ingredient suppliers · Testing laboratories · Importers

What changes is this bill making?

1One year after enactment it becomes illegal to conduct or contract for cosmetic animal testing inside the United States.
2One year after enactment it becomes illegal to sell or transport in interstate commerce any cosmetic developed using animal tests done in the United States.
3New animal testing data cannot be used to demonstrate cosmetic safety unless no non-animal test method exists or a narrow exemption applies.
4Exemptions include tests required by foreign authorities, tests approved by the Secretary of Health and Human Services after public notice, tests for regulated drugs, and tests done for non-cosmetic purposes under law.
5Violators may face civil penalties of up to $10,000 per violation per animal per day.
6The Secretary may request and inspect records from manufacturers about their testing methods.
7States may not impose rules on cosmetic animal testing that are different from or stricter than this federal law.

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Humane Cosmetics Act of 2025

IntroducedFebruary 27, 2025

Introduced1 year ago

Intro

House

Senate

Pres

Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

Why This Matters

Who this affects

Cosmetic companies · Ingredient suppliers · Testing laboratories · Importers

What changes is this bill making?

1One year after enactment it becomes illegal to conduct or contract for cosmetic animal testing inside the United States.
2One year after enactment it becomes illegal to sell or transport in interstate commerce any cosmetic developed using animal tests done in the United States.
3New animal testing data cannot be used to demonstrate cosmetic safety unless no non-animal test method exists or a narrow exemption applies.
4Exemptions include tests required by foreign authorities, tests approved by the Secretary of Health and Human Services after public notice, tests for regulated drugs, and tests done for non-cosmetic purposes under law.
5Violators may face civil penalties of up to $10,000 per violation per animal per day.
6The Secretary may request and inspect records from manufacturers about their testing methods.
7States may not impose rules on cosmetic animal testing that are different from or stricter than this federal law.

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