Cosmetic Hazardous Ingredient Right to Know Act of 2025
Jul 16, 2025
Introduced: Jul 16, 2025
Jul 16, 2025
Introduced: Jul 16, 2025
Summary
Makes cosmetic companies list all ingredients on their products and websites, so people know if there are any harmful chemicals inside.
What problem does this solve?
Currently, cosmetic companies can hide potentially harmful chemicals in their products under general terms like 'fragrance' or 'flavor'. This bill requires full ingredient disclosure on labels and websites, including a master list of hazardous chemicals for easy reference.
What does this bill do?
Mandates online ingredient disclosure
Requires brand owners to list all cosmetic ingredients, including fragrances and flavors, on their website. They must also link to official lists of hazardous chemicals.
Requires full ingredient lists on product labels
Makes companies list every ingredient, including those in fragrances and flavors, directly on the product's packaging or label.
Adds a warning for products with hazardous ingredients
Requires products with chemicals from a specified list of hazardous substances to include a statement on the label directing consumers to the brand's website for more health information.
Creates an FDA master list of hazardous chemicals
Directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services to create and maintain a public master list of all chemicals identified as hazardous by various state, federal, and international bodies.
Prevents federal preemption of stronger state laws
Ensures that this law does not override or weaken any state laws that provide greater transparency or protection regarding cosmetic ingredients.
Who does this affect?
- Consumers of cosmetic products
- Cosmetic brand owners and manufacturers
- Cosmetology and beauty professionals
What is the real world impact?
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Increases consumer awareness of cosmetic ingredients
Empowers consumers to make informed decisions by requiring full disclosure of all ingredients, including those previously hidden as 'fragrance' or 'flavor'. This helps people avoid allergens and harmful chemicals.
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Protects stronger state-level consumer protection laws
Ensures this federal law does not override state laws that offer greater transparency or protection, such as those in California. This allows states to continue setting higher safety standards for cosmetics.
When does this start?
This bill sets several deadlines for when its rules must be followed.
FDA master list of chemicals
The Secretary must create and post a master list of hazardous chemicals within 6 months of the bill becoming law.
Website ingredient disclosure
Brand owners must disclose all ingredients on their websites within 1 year of the bill becoming law.
Product label ingredient disclosure
Cosmetic packaging must include a full list of all ingredients within 2 years of the bill becoming law.
Website information updates
Brand owners must update their website disclosures within 7 months after an official body updates a hazardous chemical list.