No PFAS in Cosmetics Act
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- Passed House
- Passed Senate
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- Became Law
Overview
This bill, the No PFAS in Cosmetics Act, prohibits the intentional addition of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) to cosmetics. It amends the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to define PFAS and establish a ban on their use in cosmetic ingredients, raw materials, products, and packaging. The ban will take effect on January 1, 2027, and includes intentional breakdown products of added chemicals. This legislation aims to reduce consumer exposure to these chemicals.
Key provisions
- Defines ‘perfluoroalkyl or polyfluoroalkyl substance’ and ‘intentionally added perfluoroalkyl or polyfluoroalkyl substance.’
- Prohibits the intentional addition of PFAS to cosmetics.
- Specifies that the ban includes intentional breakdown products of added chemicals.
- Sets a compliance date of January 1, 2027, for the ban.
- Repeals a section of the Modernization of Cosmetics Regulation Act of 2022.
Who is affected
- Cosmetic manufacturers
- Cosmetic ingredient suppliers
- Consumers of cosmetics
Notable changes
- Creates a specific ban on PFAS in cosmetics.
- Expands the definition of adulteration under the FD&C Act to include PFAS.
- Establishes a timeline for the implementation of the ban.
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