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Natural Cosmetics Act

USA117th CongressHR-5872| House 
| Updated: 11/5/2021
Sean Patrick Maloney

Sean Patrick Maloney

Democratic Representative

New York

Cosponsors (3)
Raúl M. Grijalva (Democratic)Dean Phillips (Democratic)Grace Meng (Democratic)

Health Subcommittee, Energy and Commerce Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Natural Cosmetics Act This bill requires the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to issue a final rule defining the terms natural and naturally derived ingredient with respect to cosmetics (including personal care products). It also prohibits the sale of a cosmetic that includes these terms on its packaging or labeling unless the cosmetic meets the definitions established under this bill. The FDA must issue the final rule within two years of this bill's enactment. When developing the definitions, the FDA must (1) consider how each ingredient in a cosmetic is processed; (2) consider any impurities that would adversely impact human health; and (3) base the definitions on relevant scientific data, including data on consumers' understanding of such terms when applied to cosmetics.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-5017
Natural Cosmetics Act
Nov 4, 2021
Introduced in House
Nov 4, 2021
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Nov 5, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-5017
    Natural Cosmetics Act


  • November 4, 2021
    Introduced in House


  • November 4, 2021
    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.


  • November 5, 2021
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Health

Natural Cosmetics Act

USA117th CongressHR-5872| House 
| Updated: 11/5/2021
Natural Cosmetics Act This bill requires the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to issue a final rule defining the terms natural and naturally derived ingredient with respect to cosmetics (including personal care products). It also prohibits the sale of a cosmetic that includes these terms on its packaging or labeling unless the cosmetic meets the definitions established under this bill. The FDA must issue the final rule within two years of this bill's enactment. When developing the definitions, the FDA must (1) consider how each ingredient in a cosmetic is processed; (2) consider any impurities that would adversely impact human health; and (3) base the definitions on relevant scientific data, including data on consumers' understanding of such terms when applied to cosmetics.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-5017
Natural Cosmetics Act
Nov 4, 2021
Introduced in House
Nov 4, 2021
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Nov 5, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-5017
    Natural Cosmetics Act


  • November 4, 2021
    Introduced in House


  • November 4, 2021
    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.


  • November 5, 2021
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Sean Patrick Maloney

Sean Patrick Maloney

Democratic Representative

New York

Cosponsors (3)
Raúl M. Grijalva (Democratic)Dean Phillips (Democratic)Grace Meng (Democratic)

Health Subcommittee, Energy and Commerce Committee

Health

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted