Humane Cosmetics Act of 2025
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- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To President
- Became Law
Overview
The Humane Cosmetics Act of 2025 prohibits the use of animal testing for cosmetics and the sale of cosmetics developed with such testing, starting one year after the bill’s enactment. It restricts the use of animal testing data in safety assessments unless specific exemptions apply, and establishes civil penalties for violations. The Act also grants the Secretary authority to request and review records related to animal testing data.
Key provisions
- Prohibits cosmetic animal testing and sale of products developed with it starting one year after enactment.
- Limits the use of animal testing data for safety assessments.
- Establishes civil penalties for violations.
- Grants the Secretary authority to request and review records related to animal testing.
- Creates exemptions for testing conducted outside the US to comply with foreign regulations.
- Allows the Secretary to request and conduct animal testing in specific circumstances.
- Defines ‘cosmetic animal testing’ and ‘nonfunctional constituent’ for clarity.
- Prohibits states from enacting stricter regulations on cosmetic animal testing without aligning with federal law.
Who is affected
- Cosmetic manufacturers
- Cosmetic retailers
- Researchers and laboratories involved in cosmetic testing
- The cosmetic industry
- Consumers
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