Bill > HR4435

This bill, known as the "Cosmetic Hazardous Ingredient Right to Know Act of 2025," aims to increase transparency in the cosmetics industry by requiring brand owners to disclose comprehensive ingredient information both on their websites and product packaging. Specifically, companies will need to provide a full listing of all ingredients, including fragrance and flavor components, in descending order of predominance, along with the functional purpose of each ingredient. The bill mandates that cosmetic packaging include a link to a website where consumers can find more information about potential health impacts of specific ingredients. It creates an extensive list of chemicals of concern from various national and international regulatory bodies, including those identified as carcinogenic, neurotoxic, persistent, bioaccumulative, or toxic. Brand owners must update their ingredient disclosures within 7 months of any changes to the master list of chemicals, which will be maintained and publicly accessible by the Food and Drug Administration. The legislation applies to both consumer and professional-use cosmetics, and importantly, it does not preempt state laws that provide greater transparency or protection. The bill seeks to empower consumers by providing more detailed information about the potential health risks associated with cosmetic ingredients, while ensuring that the information is easily accessible in an electronically readable format.