Bill · H.R. 4433· House(119-HR-4433)
Toxic-Free Beauty Act of 2025
- Introduced
- 7/16/2025
- Last activity
- 7/16/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
- Sponsored by
- Janice Schakowsky
- Cosponsors
- - 16 - 0
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
The Toxic-Free Beauty Act of 2025 aims to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act. This legislation seeks to ban specific substances and contaminants in cosmetic products. It prohibits the use of certain intentionally added ingredients, such as formaldehyde and mercury. Additionally, it establishes limits on specific contaminants like lead and asbestos. The law also updates definitions for terms like "color cosmetic" and "general cosmetic." These changes are scheduled to take effect on January 1, 2027.
Yes· 3 of 15
Does this give people more protection from unfair business practices?+7
The bill significantly enhances consumer safety by banning toxic substances and strictly limiting contaminants in cosmetic products.
Would women be better off under this?+6
Since many color cosmetics and skin products are used primarily by women, this bill offers significant health protections for this demographic.
Would children be better off under this?+5
Banning toxic chemicals in cosmetics provides a safer environment for children who may be exposed to these products.
The opposite
Would business owners be better off under this?-3
Cosmetic manufacturers may face higher compliance costs and the need to reformulate products.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Ban on harmful ingredients: The bill prohibits several intentionally added substances, including formaldehyde, mercury and mercury compounds, and various parabens (Section 2(a)(i)). This could prevent these chemicals from being used in cosmetics.
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Restrictions on contaminants: The bill limits the presence of certain contaminants, such as 1,4 dioxane at or above 2 ppm, lead at specific levels for color or general cosmetics, and asbestos (Section 2(a)(j)). This creates limits on accidental chemical presence in beauty products.
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Protection against formaldehyde-releasing preservatives: The act bans cosmetics containing any intentionally added ortho-phthalate or formaldehyde-releasing preservative (Section 2(a)(h)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts are explicitly stated in the provided text.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Women+6Good For Children+5Good For High Income Households+3Good For Low Income Households+3Good For Men+3Good For Middle Aged+3Good For Middle Class Households+3Good For Retirees+3Good For Seniors+3Good For Students+3Good For Young Adults+3Good For Business Owners-3
- Governance And Ideology
- Increase States Rights+5Increases Federal Power+3
- Economy And Finance
- Improves Consumer Protection+7
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Improves Environmental Protections+5
- 10/1/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 9/15/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 7/14/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 6/30/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 4/21/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 8/1/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 7/23/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 7/17/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 7/16/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
- 8 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in House
Yvette ClarkeDemocrat · New York
Lloyd DoggettDemocrat · Texas
Debbie DingellDemocrat · Michigan
Dwight EvansDemocrat · Pennsylvania
Lizzie FletcherDemocrat · Texas
Sara JacobsDemocrat · California
Ro KhannaDemocrat · California
Doris MatsuiDemocrat · California
Eleanor NortonDemocrat · District of Columbia
Chellie PingreeDemocrat · Maine
Deborah RossDemocrat · North Carolina
Melanie StansburyDemocrat · New Mexico
Rashida TlaibDemocrat · Michigan
Shri ThanedarDemocrat · Michigan
Nydia VelázquezDemocrat · New York
Bonnie Watson ColemanDemocrat · New Jersey