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NJ A795

NJ A795
Prohibits sale of cosmetic products that have been tested on animals.

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Introduced
01/14/2020
In Committee
06/02/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/11/2022

Introduced Session

2020-2021 Regular Session

Bill Summary

This bill would prohibit the sale or offer for sale of cosmetics that were developed or manufactured using animal tests on or after January 1, 2020. Current law prohibits performing animal tests on products in New Jersey when there is an appropriate validated alternative test method. This bill would strengthen this prohibition with respect to cosmetics products, barring the sale of all cosmetics that were tested on animals, even if those tests were performed outside the State. Animal tests for cosmetics are frequently painful and harmful to the animal. Furthermore, alternative testing methods, such as the use of engineered human tissue and the use of computer models, are often cheaper and more accurate than animal testing, in addition to being cruelty-free. The bill would not apply to cosmetics that were sold in the State or tested on animals before January 1, 2020. In addition, the bill would not apply to cosmetics that are required by a federal or State regulatory agency to be tested on animals, provided that certain conditions apply. The bill would also not apply to cosmetics that are required by a foreign regulatory agency to be tested on animals, as long as the safety of such cosmetics is independently verified using non-animal tests. Violations of the provisions of the bill are punishable by fines of up to $1,000. The director of the Division of Consumer Affairs in the Department of Law and Public Safety would be permitted to enforce the provisions of this bill.

AI Summary

This bill would prohibit the sale of cosmetics that were developed or manufactured using animal testing conducted on or after the effective date of the bill. The bill defines key terms such as "animal test," "cosmetic," and "manufacturer." It provides exceptions to the prohibition, such as when animal testing is required by a federal or state regulatory authority and there are no non-animal testing alternatives available. The bill would not apply to animal testing conducted prior to the effective date or to cosmetics required to undergo animal testing by foreign regulatory agencies, as long as non-animal testing is used to verify their safety. Violations of the bill's provisions would result in fines of up to $1,000. The Director of the Division of Consumer Affairs would be authorized to enforce the bill's provisions.

Committee Categories

Business and Industry

Sponsors (25)

Last Action

Substituted by S1726 (2R) (on 06/24/2021)
(2 Companion Bills)

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