TITLE: Relating to manufacturer disclosure of cosmetic ingredients; authorizing an administrative penalty.

SUMMARY: Relating to manufacturer disclosure of cosmetic ingredients; authorizing an administrative penalty.

FULL TEXT:
AN ACT relating to manufacturer disclosure of cosmetic ingredients; authorizing an administrative penalty. BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS: SECTION 1. Subchapter F, Chapter 431, Health and Safety Code, is amended by adding Section 431.143 to read as follows: Sec. 431.143. MANUFACTURER DISCLOSURE. (a) A manufacturer selling a cosmetic in this state shall disclose on the manufacturer's Internet website: (1) a list of each ingredient in the cosmetic, including a fragrance, flavor, and color additive, in order of predominance except that the ingredients in the cosmetic with a concentration of less than one percent may be listed in any order for purposes of protecting a trade secret; and (2) the chemical abstract service number for each listed ingredient. (b) A manufacturer is not required to list the concentration of each ingredient in a cosmetic under Subsection (a). SECTION 2. Section 431.054(a), Health and Safety Code, is amended to read as follows: (a) The department may assess an administrative penalty against a person who violates Subchapter B, Section 431.143, or an order adopted or registration issued under this chapter. SECTION 3. This Act takes effect September 1, 2019.