This bill, known as the "No PFAS in Cosmetics Act," amends the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to establish a ban on the inclusion of intentionally added perfluoroalkyl or polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in cosmetic products. It provides a clear definition for PFAS as a class of fluorinated organic chemicals containing specific carbon atoms, and specifies that an "intentionally added" PFAS has a functional or technical effect or is an intentional breakdown product. The prohibition on these substances in cosmetics is slated to become effective on January 1, 2027 . Additionally, the legislation includes a conforming amendment to repeal a section of the Modernization of Cosmetics Regulation Act of 2022, streamlining the regulatory framework. This measure aims to enhance consumer safety by eliminating these potentially harmful chemicals from cosmetic formulations.
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Health
No PFAS in Cosmetics Act
USA119th CongressHR-9594| House
| Updated: 7/6/2026
This bill, known as the "No PFAS in Cosmetics Act," amends the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to establish a ban on the inclusion of intentionally added perfluoroalkyl or polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in cosmetic products. It provides a clear definition for PFAS as a class of fluorinated organic chemicals containing specific carbon atoms, and specifies that an "intentionally added" PFAS has a functional or technical effect or is an intentional breakdown product. The prohibition on these substances in cosmetics is slated to become effective on January 1, 2027 . Additionally, the legislation includes a conforming amendment to repeal a section of the Modernization of Cosmetics Regulation Act of 2022, streamlining the regulatory framework. This measure aims to enhance consumer safety by eliminating these potentially harmful chemicals from cosmetic formulations.