Cosmetic Supply Chain Transparency Act of 2025
Summary
The Cosmetic Supply Chain Transparency Act of 2025 aims to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to ensure greater transparency in the cosmetic supply chain. This involves requiring suppliers to provide brand owners with safety information about cosmetics and their ingredients. It also mandates the creation of an FDA list of nonfunctional constituents known to be present in cosmetics and ingredients.
Expected Effects
The Act will likely increase the amount of information available to cosmetic companies and consumers regarding the safety and composition of cosmetic products. This could lead to safer products and greater consumer confidence. The Act also empowers states to implement stricter regulations, potentially leading to a patchwork of different standards across the country.
Potential Benefits
- Increased transparency in the cosmetic supply chain.
- Improved consumer access to information about cosmetic ingredients.
- Potential for safer cosmetic products due to increased scrutiny.
- Empowerment of states to enact stricter cosmetic regulations.
- Establishment of an FDA list of potentially harmful nonfunctional constituents.
Potential Disadvantages
- Increased compliance costs for cosmetic manufacturers and suppliers.
- Potential for inconsistent regulations across different states.
- Possible delays in product development and release due to testing requirements.
- The definition of 'harmful' relies on existing lists, which may not be comprehensive or up-to-date.
- The petition process for adding nonfunctional constituents may be burdensome.
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Constitutional Alignment
The Act appears to align with the Commerce Clause (Article I, Section 8, Clause 3) by regulating interstate commerce of cosmetic products. It does not appear to infringe upon any specific individual rights enumerated in the Bill of Rights. The Tenth Amendment is also relevant, as the Act explicitly allows states to implement stricter regulations, respecting state sovereignty.
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).