Toxic-Free Beauty Act
Advocating for Safer Products

For years, everyday consumers have been exposed to potentially harmful chemicals in common personal care products like shampoos, lotions, deodorants, and skincare items.

Over the years, the United States has implemented legislative actions to enhance the safety of personal care and beauty products for consumers, particularly women. Here are some notable past and current legislative measures:

Modernization of Cosmetics Regulation Act (MoCRA) of 2022:

Overview: Enacted as part of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023, MoCRA significantly expands the FDA’s authority over cosmetics, aiming to ensure product safety. U.S. Food and Drug Administration+1WIRED+1

Key Provisions:

Mandates cosmetic product registration with the FDA.
Requires safety substantiation for products before they reach the market.
Gives the FDA authority to recall unsafe products.

More Information: FDA – Modernization of Cosmetics Regulation Act

Personal Care Products Safety Act (Introduced in 2021):

Overview: Introduced by Senators Susan Collins and Dianne Feinstein, this bill aims to enhance FDA authority over cosmetic products. U.S. Food and Drug Administration+2Susan Collins+2Congress.gov | Library of Congress+2

Key Provisions:

Requires cosmetic manufacturers to register with the FDA.
Provides the FDA with enhanced regulatory powers over cosmetic products and ingredients.
Status: Provisions from this act were signed into law in 2023 as part of the fiscal year 2023 government funding bill. Susan Collins

More Information: Senator Susan Collins’ Announcement

By advocating for the passage of the Toxic-Free Beauty Act, you can contribute to nationwide efforts to eliminate harmful chemicals from personal care products, ensuring safer options for consumers across the country.

Current Status:

As of March 2025, the Toxic-Free Beauty Act is expected to be reintroduced in the 118th Congress, with a new bill number, in mid-May 2025

State-Level Actions:

Several states have proactively enacted similar legislation to ban hazardous chemicals in cosmetics:

Washington: Passed the Toxic-Free Cosmetics Act in 2023, effective from January 1, 2025, banning chemicals such as formaldehyde, lead, mercury, methylene glycol, ortho-phthalates, triclosan, phenylenediamines, and PFAS. Wikipedia
California: Enacted the California Toxic-Free Cosmetic Act (AB 2762), which bans cosmetic products containing certain highly toxic chemicals, including dibutyl phthalate, diethylhexyl phthalate, formaldehyde, isobutylparaben, isopropylparaben, PFAS chemicals, methylene glycol, mercury, paraformaldehyde, phenylenediamines, and quaternium-15.

These state laws align with the objectives of the Toxic-Free Beauty Act, reflecting a growing commitment to consumer safety and transparency in the beauty industry.

Was It Just a Product — or Something More?

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Toxic-Free Beauty Act Advocating for Safer Products

Was It Just a Product — or Something More?

Toxic-Free Beauty Act
Advocating for Safer Products