Bill > S02057

This bill enacts the "Beauty Justice Act," which aims to regulate and restrict potentially harmful ingredients in personal care products and cosmetics in New York State. The legislation identifies a long list of specific "restricted substances" including heavy metals, certain parabens, phthalates, formaldehyde, asbestos, and many other chemicals that have been associated with health risks such as cancer, hormone disruption, and reproductive problems. Starting January 1, 2029, the bill will prohibit the sale of personal care and cosmetic products containing these restricted substances as intentionally added ingredients. The Department of Environmental Conservation is required to establish implementation regulations, review lead levels every five years, and identify safer alternative ingredients by January 2028. Manufacturers who violate the restrictions can be subject to civil penalties up to $1,000 per day for first-time violations and up to $2,500 per day for subsequent violations. The bill acknowledges that current federal regulations are inadequate and cites international examples of stricter chemical restrictions in cosmetics, positioning this act as a proactive consumer and worker health protection measure. Retailers can avoid penalties by obtaining a certificate of compliance from manufacturers confirming the product meets the new requirements.

Agriculture and Natural Resources, Budget and Finance

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S2057