Toxic-Free Beauty Act
Advocating for Safer Products

The Toxic-Free Beauty Act is federal legislation aimed at banning the use of certain hazardous chemicals in beauty and personal care products sold in the United States.
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Introduced in the House of Representatives on May 24, 2023, as H.R.3619, the bill seeks to prohibit the use of 11 specific chemicals known for their potential health risks.

Prohibited Chemicals:

  1. Dibutyl phthalate (DBP)
  2. Diethylhexyl phthalate (DEHP)
  3. Formaldehyde​
  4. Paraformaldehyde
  5. Methylene glycol
  6. Quaternium-15
  7. Mercury and its compounds
  8. Isobutylparaben​
  9. Isopropylparaben​
  10. m-Phenylenediamine and its salts
  11. o-Phenylenediamine and its salts

These chemicals are associated with various health concerns, including hormonal disruption, allergic reactions, and carcinogenic effects. ​

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.​

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.

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