United States 116th Congress Status: In Committee 42 D cosponsors

HR 4296 — Safe Cosmetics and Personal Care Products Act of 2019

Last action — Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

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    In Committee
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    Passed House
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    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

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Summary

Safe Cosmetics and Personal Care Products Act of 2019 This bill expands the Food and Drug Administration's authority to regulate cosmetics, including with respect to safety standards, product recalls, and product testing. The bill also generally prohibits the use of animal testing for the purpose of developing cosmetics.

Bill Text

Sections of law this bill changes

4 sections in 2 laws

From the bill's own amending language, matched to the official United States Code (current through Public Law 119-121).

Federal food, drug, and cosmetic act · 21 U.S.C. ch. 9 2 sections Amends the act as a whole
  • § 331 Prohibited acts Amends

    21 U.S.C. § 331

    The law today

    The following acts and the causing thereof are prohibited: (a) The introduction or delivery for introduction into interstate commerce of any food, drug, device, tobacco product, or cosmetic that is adulterated or misbranded. (b) The adulteration or misbranding of any food, drug, device, tobacco product, or cosmetic in interstate commerce. (c) The receipt in interstate commerce of any food, drug, device, tobacco product, or cosmetic that is adulterated or misbranded, and the delivery or proffered delivery thereof for pay or otherwise. (d) The introduction or delivery for introduction into interstate commerce of any article in violation of section 344, 350d, 355,,1 360bbb–3, or 364c of this title. (e) The refusal to permit access to or copying of any record as required by section 350a, 350c, 350f(j), 350e, 354, 360bbb–3, 364a, 373, 374(a), 379aa, or 379aa–1 of this title; or the failure to establish or maintain any record, or make any report, required under section 350a, 350c(b), 350f, 350e, 354, 355(i) or (k), 360b(a)(4)(C), 360b(j), (l) or (m), 360ccc–1(i), 360e(f), 360i, 360bbb–3, 364a, 364g, 379aa, 379aa–1, 387i, or 387t of this title or the refusal to permit access to or verification or copying of any such required record; or the violation of any recordkeeping requirement under section 2223 2 of this title (except when such violation is committed by a farm). (f) The refusal to permit entry or inspection as authorized by section 374 of this title. (g) The manufacture within any Territory of any food, drug, device, tobacco product, or cosmetic that is adulterated or misbranded. (h) The giving of a guaranty or undertaking referred to in section 333(c)(2) of this title, which guaranty or undertaking is false, except by a person who relied upon a guaranty or undertaking to the same effect signed by, and containing the name and address of, the person residing in the United States from whom he received in good faith the food, drug, device, tobacco product, or cosmetic; or the giving of a guaranty or undertaking referred to in section 333(c)(3) of this title, which guaranty or undertaking is false. (i) (1) Forging, counterfeiting, simulating, or falsely representing, or without proper authority using any mark, stamp, tag, label, or other identification device authorized or required by regulations promulgated under the provisions of section 344 or 379e of this title. (2) Making, selling, disposing of, or keeping in possession, control, or custody, or concealing any punch, die, plate, stone, or other thing designed to print, imprint, or reproduce the trademark, trade name, or other identifying mark, imprint, or device of another or any likeness of any of the foregoing upon any drug or container or labeling thereof so as to render such drug a counterfeit drug. (3) The doing of any act which causes a drug to be a counterfeit drug, or the sale or dispensing, or the holding for sale or dispensing, of a counterfeit drug. (j) The using by any person to his own advantage, or revealing, other than to the Secretary or officers or employees of the Department, or to the courts when relevant in any judicial proceeding under this chapter, any information acquired under authority of section 344, 348, 350a, 350c, 355, 360, 360b, 360c, 360d, 360e, 360f, 360h, 360i, 360j, 360ccc, 360ccc–1, 360ccc–2, 374, 379, 379e, 387d, 387e, 387f, 387g, 387h, 387i, or 387t(b) of this title concerning any method or process which as a trade secret is entitled to protection; or the violating of section 346a(i)(2) of this title or any regulation issued under that section..1This paragraph does not authorize the withholding of information from either House of Congress or from, to the extent of matter within its jurisdiction, any committee or subcommittee of such committee or any joint committee of Congress or any subcommittee of such joint committee. (k) The alteration, mutilation, destruction, obliteration, or removal of the whole or any part of the labeling of, or t...

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  • § 362 Misbranded cosmetics Amends

    21 U.S.C. § 362

    The law today

    A cosmetic shall be deemed to be misbranded— (a) If its labeling is false or misleading in any particular. (b) If in package form unless it bears a label containing (1) the name and place of business of the manufacturer, packer, or distributor; (2) an accurate statement of the quantity of the contents in terms of weight, measure, or numerical count; and (3) the information required under section 364e of this title: Provided, That under clause (2) of this paragraph reasonable variations shall be permitted, and exemptions as to small packages shall be established, by regulations prescribed by the Secretary. (c) If any word, statement, or other information required by or under authority of this chapter to appear on the label or labeling is not prominently placed thereon with such conspicuousness (as compared with other words, statements, designs, or devices, in the labeling) and in such terms as to render it likely to be read and understood by the ordinary individual under customary conditions of purchase and use. (d) If its container is so made, formed, or filled as to be misleading. (e) If it is a color additive, unless its packaging and labeling are in conformity with such packaging and labeling requirements, applicable to such color additive, as may be contained in regulations issued under section 379e of this title. This paragraph shall not apply to packages of color additives which, with respect to their use for cosmetics, are marketed and intended for use only in or on hair dyes (as defined in the last sentence of section 361(a) of this title). (f) If its packaging or labeling is in violation of an applicable regulation issued pursuant to section 1472 or 1473 of title 15.

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Public health service · 42 U.S.C. ch. 6A Amends the act as a whole

Also cites: 5 U.S.C. § 552, 5 U.S.C. § 552a, 29 U.S.C. § 655, 33 U.S.C. § 1317, 42 U.S.C. § 285l-3, 42 U.S.C. § 7412, 42 U.S.C. § 9601, 42 U.S.C. § 11023

How this bill changes current law

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The bill amends existing law to establish new requirements for cosmetic regulation, including definitions, registration of establishments, safety standards, and reporting obligations for adverse events.

  • 21 U.S.C. § 361

    Subchapter A--Adulterated and Misbranded Cosmetics

    This adds a new subchapter for the regulation of adulterated and misbranded cosmetics.

  • 21 U.S.C. § 361

    Subchapter B--Regulation of Cosmetics

    This introduces a new regulatory framework specifically for cosmetics.

  • 21 U.S.C. § 361

    SEC. 611. DEFINITIONS.

    This section provides new definitions for terms related to cosmetic regulation.

  • 21 U.S.C. § 361

    SEC. 612. REGISTRATION OF ESTABLISHMENTS AND REGISTRATION FEES.

    This section mandates that brand owners register their establishments and pay registration fees.

  • 21 U.S.C. § 361

    SEC. 613. INGREDIENTS LABELS AND WEBSITE DISCLOSURE FOR COSMETICS.

    This requires cosmetic products to have ingredient labels and provide disclosures on websites.

  • 21 U.S.C. § 361

    SEC. 614. SAFETY STANDARD AND GOOD MANUFACTURING PRACTICES.

    This establishes safety standards and mandates adherence to good manufacturing practices for cosmetics.

  • 21 U.S.C. § 361

    SEC. 615. COSMETIC AND INGREDIENT SAFETY INFORMATION.

    This requires the provision of safety information regarding cosmetics and their ingredients.

  • 21 U.S.C. § 361

    SEC. 616. LISTS OF INGREDIENTS AND REQUIRED RESPONSES.

    This section mandates that lists of cosmetic ingredients be maintained and certain responses provided.

  • 21 U.S.C. § 361

    SEC. 617. TREATMENT OF COSMETICS BASED ON INGREDIENT LISTS.

    This addresses how cosmetics are treated based on their ingredient lists.

  • 21 U.S.C. § 361

    SEC. 618. TREATMENT OF CONTAMINANTS.

    This establishes regulations regarding contaminants in cosmetics.

  • 21 U.S.C. § 361

    SEC. 619. COSMETIC AND INGREDIENT STATEMENTS.

    This requires specific statements regarding cosmetics and their ingredients.

  • 21 U.S.C. § 361

    SEC. 620. NOTIFICATION, NONDISTRIBUTION, AND RECALL OF ADULTERATED OR MISBRANDED COSMETICS.

    This mandates procedures for notifying the public and recalling adulterated or misbranded cosmetics.

  • 21 U.S.C. § 361

    SEC. 622. MANDATORY REPORTING OF SERIOUS ADVERSE EVENTS.

    This requires brand owners to report serious adverse events associated with cosmetic use.

  • 21 U.S.C. § 361

    SEC. 624. BAN ON USE OF ANIMAL TESTING.

    This prohibits the use of animal testing for cosmetics.

  • 21 U.S.C. § 361

    SEC. 625. PRODUCT TESTING AND REVIEW AUDIT.

    This establishes requirements for product testing and review audits.

  • 21 U.S.C. § 361

    SEC. 627. INTERAGENCY COOPERATION.

    This promotes cooperation between agencies in the regulation of cosmetics.

  • 21 U.S.C. § 361

    SEC. 629. AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.

    This authorizes appropriations necessary for the implementation of the new regulatory framework.

Action History

  1. Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

  2. Introduced in House

  3. Introduced in House

  4. Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Education and Labor, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

  5. Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Education and Labor, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

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Frequently asked questions

What does HR 4296 do?
Safe Cosmetics and Personal Care Products Act of 2019 This bill expands the Food and Drug Administration's authority to regulate cosmetics, including with respect to safety standards, product recalls, and product testing. The bill also generally prohibits the use of animal testing for the purpose of developing cosmetics.
Who sponsors HR 4296?
HR 4296 is sponsored by Schakowsky, Janice D. (Democratic), Maloney, Sean Patrick (Democratic), Lee, Barbara (Democratic), Lieu, Ted (Democratic), Grijalva, Raúl M. (Democratic), DeLauro, Rosa L. (Democratic), Huffman, Jared (Democratic), Pressley, Ayanna (Democratic), Hastings, Alcee L. (Democratic), Lowenthal, Alan S. (Democratic), Chu, Judy (Democratic), Speier, Jackie (Democratic), Jayapal, Pramila (Democratic), DeGette, Diana (Democratic), Pingree, Chellie (Democratic), Matsui, Doris O. (Democratic), Wasserman Schultz, Debbie (Democratic), Norton, Eleanor Holmes (Democratic), Khanna, Ro (Democratic), Velázquez, Nydia M. (Democratic), Rouda, Harley (Democratic), McCollum, Betty (Democratic), Tlaib, Rashida (Democratic), Clarke, Yvette D. (Democratic), Napolitano, Grace F. (Democratic), Raskin, Jamie (Democratic), Blumenauer, Earl (Democratic), Lofgren, Zoe (Democratic), Thompson, Bennie G. (Democratic), Carson, André (Democratic), Nadler, Jerrold (Democratic), Jackson Lee, Sheila (Democratic), Tonko, Paul (Democratic), Meng, Grace (Democratic), Mucarsel-Powell, Debbie (Democratic), Pocan, Mark (Democratic), Espaillat, Adriano (Democratic), Malinowski, Tom (Democratic), Luria, Elaine G. (Democratic), Deutch, Theodore E. (Democratic), Morelle, Joseph D. (Democratic), and Beatty, Joyce (Democratic).
What is the current status of HR 4296?
This bill died with 116th Congress. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
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