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NJ S1726

NJ S1726
Prohibits sale of cosmetic products that have been tested on animals.

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Introduced
02/13/2020
In Committee
06/02/2021
Crossed Over
06/24/2021
Passed
06/30/2021
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
11/08/2021

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 like "animal test," "cosmetic," and "ingredient." The bill includes some exceptions, such as when animal testing is required by a federal or state regulatory authority and there are no suitable non-animal testing methods available. The bill also does not apply to products tested on animals before the effective date. Violations of the bill's provisions are subject to fines of up to $1,000, and the Division of Consumer Affairs can enforce the law and seek injunctive relief.

Committee Categories

Business and Industry

Sponsors (24)

Last Action

Approved P.L.2021, c.272. (on 11/08/2021)
(2 Companion Bills)

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