Bills · HR 4435
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
House BillHR 4435Health
Cosmetic Hazardous Ingredient Right to Know Act of 2025
INTRO JUL 16· LAST ACTION JUL 16
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThis bill matters because currently, consumers often don't know the full list of ingredients in their cosmetics, especially the specific chemicals that make up a 'fragrance' or 'flavor' due to trade secret protections. This lack of transparency can be problematic for individuals with allergies or sensitivities, or for those concerned about exposure to potentially harmful chemicals.
If this bill becomes law, people would have a clearer 'right to know' what they are putting on their bodies. This increased transparency could empower consumers to avoid products with ingredients they deem undesirable, potentially influencing companies to use safer formulations. If it doesn't pass, the current level of ingredient disclosure, particularly for fragrances and flavors, would remain largely unchanged, leaving consumers with less information.
KEY PROVISIONS
5AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Expands the definition of 'cosmetic' in federal law to include products intended for professional use, ensuring these products are also subject to the new transparency requirements.
This makes sure that products used in salons or by other professionals, which may expose workers or clients, are also covered by disclosure rules.
PROVISION 02
Requires brand owners to fully disclose all ingredients, including every component of fragrances and flavors, on their websites, along with the functional purpose of those fragrance/flavor ingredients and links to safety data sheets for professional-use products.
This provides unprecedented detail about product contents, allowing consumers to research individual components.
PROVISION 03
Mandates that product packaging or labeling include a full listing of all ingredients, including fragrance and flavor components, in descending order of amount.
This brings comprehensive ingredient information directly to the consumer at the point of purchase, moving beyond just website disclosure.
PROVISION 04
Requires a specific warning statement on product packaging, directing consumers to the brand owner's website for health impact information, if certain specified hazardous chemicals are present in the cosmetic.
This alerts consumers directly on the product if potentially harmful ingredients are present and guides them to further information.
PROVISION 05
Clarifies that states can enact stronger cosmetic ingredient regulations than those established by this federal bill, preventing federal law from overriding more protective state laws.
This ensures that states can continue to protect consumers more robustly if they choose, without federal interference.
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D· Illinois
YRS IN OFFICE
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ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSJUL 16
Introduced in House
JUL 16
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Bill
NumberHR 4435
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedJul 16, 2025
Last actionJul 16, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · ENERGY AND COMMERCE COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED JUL 16, 2025
House BillHR 4435Health
Cosmetic Hazardous Ingredient Right to Know Act of 2025
INTRODUCED JUL 16, 2025· LAST ACTION JUL 16, 2025
PASSAGE CHANCES
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READING
12 min
COSPONSORS
13
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