summary
Introduced
02/14/2023
02/14/2023
In Committee
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
03/28/2024
03/28/2024
Introduced Session
2023-2024 Regular Session
Bill Summary
AN ACT To amend Chapter 3 of Title 26 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to standards, labeling, and adulteration of drugs and cosmetics, so as to require a manufacturer to disclose ingredients, chemicals of concern, and restricted substances found in a cosmetic distributed, sold, or offered for sale in this state; to provide for the Board of Pharmacy to publish such information, with an exception for proprietary ingredients; to provide for an exemption for small, local manufacturers; to prohibit any person from distributing, selling, or offering for sale a cosmetic containing a restricted substance in this state; to provide for definitions; to provide for rules, regulations, enforcement, and penalties; to provide for a short title; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
AI Summary
This bill, the "Safe Cosmetics Act," amends Georgia's laws on drug and cosmetic standards, labeling, and adulteration. The key provisions are:
1) Manufacturers must disclose the ingredients, chemicals of concern, and restricted substances in cosmetics distributed, sold, or offered for sale in Georgia. The Georgia Board of Pharmacy will publish this information, with an exception to protect proprietary ingredients.
2) Small, local manufacturers (10 or fewer employees) are exempt from the disclosure requirements.
3) The sale of cosmetics containing certain restricted substances, like lead, mercury, and phthalates, will be prohibited starting January 1, 2026.
4) Manufacturers can face civil penalties up to $5,000 for first offenses and $10,000 for subsequent violations.
5) The Board of Pharmacy is authorized to promulgate rules and regulations to implement and enforce the new requirements.
The bill aims to provide consumers with more information about the contents of cosmetic products and restrict the use of certain chemicals deemed harmful.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry
Sponsors (6)
Doreen Carter (D)*,
Viola Davis (D)*,
Lynn Heffner (D)*,
Kim Schofield (D)*,
Sandra Scott (D)*,
Inga Willis (D)*,
Last Action
House Regulated Industries Occupational / Professional Licensing Subcommittee (14:00:00 1/29/2024 606 CLOB) (on 01/29/2024)
Official Document
bill text
bill summary
Loading...
bill summary
Loading...
bill summary
| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64348 |
| BillText | https://www.legis.ga.gov/api/legislation/document/20232024/214649 |
Loading...