Humane Cosmetics Act of 2021

12/30/2022, 3:34 AM

Humane Cosmetics Act of 2021

This bill generally prohibits animal testing in the evaluation of cosmetic products, and it prohibits the sale or transport of cosmetics developed using animal testing, subject to civil penalties. These prohibitions begin one year after enactment.

The bill specifies exceptions to these prohibitions, including if such animal testing (1) is conducted outside the United States to comply with a foreign regulatory authority; (2) is pursuant to a specified finding that there are no nonanimal alternatives to test the safety of a potentially dangerous cosmetic product or ingredient; (3) is of a product or ingredient for a drug or device subject to regulation by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA); or (4) is required for a noncosmetic purpose pursuant to a state, federal, or foreign regulatory authority.

Further, no animal-testing evidence may be used to establish the safety of a cosmetic product or ingredient that is regulated by the FDA after the effective date of this bill, subject to limited exceptions.

Congress
117

Number
S - 3357

Introduced on
2021-12-09

# Amendments
0

Sponsors
+5

Cosponsors
+5

Variations and Revisions

12/9/2021

Status of Legislation

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

Purpose and Summary

Humane Cosmetics Act of 2021

This bill generally prohibits animal testing in the evaluation of cosmetic products, and it prohibits the sale or transport of cosmetics developed using animal testing, subject to civil penalties. These prohibitions begin one year after enactment.

The bill specifies exceptions to these prohibitions, including if such animal testing (1) is conducted outside the United States to comply with a foreign regulatory authority; (2) is pursuant to a specified finding that there are no nonanimal alternatives to test the safety of a potentially dangerous cosmetic product or ingredient; (3) is of a product or ingredient for a drug or device subject to regulation by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA); or (4) is required for a noncosmetic purpose pursuant to a state, federal, or foreign regulatory authority.

Further, no animal-testing evidence may be used to establish the safety of a cosmetic product or ingredient that is regulated by the FDA after the effective date of this bill, subject to limited exceptions.

Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedA bill to substantially restrict the use of animal testing for cosmetics.

Policy Areas
Health

Potential Impact
Animal protection and human-animal relationships
Business records
Civil actions and liability
Congressional oversight
Consumer affairs
Cosmetics and personal care
Drug safety, medical device, and laboratory regulation
Federal preemption
Government information and archives
Marketing and advertising
Product development and innovation
Product safety and quality
Research administration and funding
Retail and wholesale trades
State and local government operations

Comments

Recent Activity

Latest Summary1/4/2022

Humane Cosmetics Act of 2021

This bill generally prohibits animal testing in the evaluation of cosmetic products, and it prohibits the sale or transport of cosmetics developed using animal testing, subject to civil penalties. These ...


Latest Action12/9/2021
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.