No PFAS in Cosmetics Act

12/31/2022, 5:28 AM

No PFAS in Cosmetics Act

This bill requires the Department of Health and Human Services to issue and finalize a rule to ban the use of intentionally added perfluoroalkyl or polyfluoroalkyl substances in cosmetics.

Congress
117
Number
S - 2047
Introduced on
2021-06-14
# Amendments
0
Sponsors
+5
Cosponsors
+5

Variations and Revisions

6/14/2021
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Status of Legislation

Bill Introduced
Introduced to House
House to Vote
Introduced to Senate
Senate to Vote

Purpose and Summary

No PFAS in Cosmetics Act

This bill requires the Department of Health and Human Services to issue and finalize a rule to ban the use of intentionally added perfluoroalkyl or polyfluoroalkyl substances in cosmetics.

Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedA bill to ban the use of intentionally added perfluoroalkyl or polyfluoroalkyl substances in cosmetics.
Policy Areas
Health
Potential Impact
Administrative law and regulatory procedures•
Cosmetics and personal care•
Department of Health and Human Services•
Drug safety, medical device, and laboratory regulation•
Hazardous wastes and toxic substances

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Member:  Kirsten E. Gillibrand
Bill Update Alert:  No PFAS in Cosmetics Act

Recent Activity

Latest Summary11/19/2021

No PFAS in Cosmetics Act

This bill requires the Department of Health and Human Services to issue and finalize a rule to ban the use of intentionally added perfluoroalkyl or polyfluoroalkyl substances in cosmetics.

Latest Action6/14/2021
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S4521)