H.R. 3619 - Toxic-Free Beauty Act of 2023

This bill aims to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act in order to prohibit the use of certain substances in cosmetic products. It was introduced in the House of Representatives on May 24, 2023 by Ms. S CHAKOWSKY and referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce.

Section 1 - Short Title

The bill is titled the "Toxic-Free Beauty Act of 2023".

Section 2 - Ban on Certain Substances in Cosmetic Products

Section 601 of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act would be amended to include a ban on specific substances in cosmetic products. The banned substances are listed as follows:

dibutyl phthalate (CAS no. 84-74-2)
diethylhexyl phthalate (CAS no. 117-81-7)
formaldehyde (CAS no. 50-00-0)
paraformaldehyde (CAS no. 30525-89-4)
methylene glycol (CAS no. 463-57-0)
quaternium-15 (CAS no. 7439-97-6)
mercury (CAS no. 7439-97-6)
isobutylparaben (CAS no. 4247-02-3)
isopropylparaben (CAS no. 4191-73-5)
m-Phenylenediamine (including the salts of such substance) (CAS no. 108-45-2)
o-Phenylenediamine (including the salts of such substance) (CAS no. 95-54-5)

The ban on these substances would come into effect on January 1, 2025 for any cosmetics introduced or delivered into interstate commerce.

Rep. Doris Matsui

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