Bill > S1418

This bill, titled the "Sickles High School Ought to be a Law Cosmetic Animal Testing Act of 2026," makes it unlawful to manufacture, repackage, sell, hold, or offer for sale cosmetics that have been tested on animals as part of their manufacturing process, with specific exceptions for testing required by federal law, to comply with foreign regulatory authorities, or for purposes other than cosmetic safety evaluation. Manufacturers are prohibited from using animal testing for cosmetics and must obtain a cosmetic manufacturer permit, which includes consent to annual inspections by the Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) to ensure compliance, with refusal leading to disciplinary action. Additionally, permit holders must submit annual written documentation to the DBPR verifying compliance, and violations of these provisions can result in criminal penalties (misdemeanor of the second degree), administrative penalties of $5,000 per violation, and legal action by the DBPR, which is also authorized to adopt rules to implement the act. The bill also makes conforming amendments to existing statutes regarding permits, definitions, and criminal acts related to devices and cosmetics, and it takes effect on January 1, 2027.

https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2026/1418