Cosmetic Hazardous Ingredient Right to Know Act of 2025
Summary
The Cosmetic Hazardous Ingredient Right to Know Act of 2025 aims to increase transparency regarding cosmetic ingredients by amending the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act. It mandates that brand owners disclose all ingredients, including fragrance and flavor components, on their websites and product labels. The Act also requires a warning on products containing ingredients from specified hazardous chemical lists, linking to the brand owner's website for health impact information.
Expected Effects
This act will likely lead to greater consumer awareness of cosmetic ingredients and potential health risks. It empowers states to implement stricter regulations and disclosure requirements than those set by the federal government. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) will also be required to establish and maintain a master list of hazardous chemicals found in cosmetics.
Potential Benefits
- Increased transparency in cosmetic ingredients.
- Enhanced consumer awareness of potential health risks.
- Empowerment of states to enact stricter regulations.
- Creation of a publicly available master list of hazardous chemicals by the FDA.
- Improved access to safety data sheets for cosmetics used professionally.
Potential Disadvantages
- Increased compliance costs for cosmetic manufacturers.
- Potential for consumer confusion due to complex chemical names.
- Possible delays in product launches due to new labeling requirements.
- The act may disproportionately affect smaller businesses without dedicated regulatory affairs departments.
- Enforcement challenges for the FDA in monitoring compliance across all brands.
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Constitutional Alignment
The Act aligns with the Commerce Clause (Article I, Section 8, Clause 3) by regulating products sold in interstate commerce. It does not appear to infringe upon individual liberties protected by the Bill of Rights. The Tenth Amendment is also relevant, as the Act explicitly allows states to implement stricter regulations, respecting state sovereignty in this area.
Impact Assessment: Things You Care About ⓘ
This action has been evaluated across 19 key areas that matter to you. Scores range from 1 (highly disadvantageous) to 5 (highly beneficial).