Natural Cosmetics Act

Bill: 117-hr-5872
Sponsor: full_name: Rep. Maloney, Sean Patrick [D-NY-18]
Introduced: 2021-11-04
Policy area: Health
Latest action: action_date: 2021-11-05
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Summaries:
action_date: 2021-11-04
action_desc: Introduced in House
text: <p><strong>Natural Cosmetics Act</strong></p> <p>This bill requires the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to issue a final rule defining the terms <em>natural</em> and <em>naturally derived ingredient</em> with respect to cosmetics (including personal care products). It also prohibits the sale of a cosmetic that includes these terms on its packaging or labeling unless the cosmetic meets the definitions established under this bill. </p> <p>The FDA must issue the final rule within two years of this bill's enactment. </p> <p>When developing the definitions, the FDA must (1) consider how each ingredient in a cosmetic is processed; (2) consider any impurities that would adversely impact human health; and (3) base the definitions on relevant scientific data, including data on consumers' understanding of such terms when applied to cosmetics.</p>

tv_txt: I 117th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 5872 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES November 4, 2021 Mr. Sean Patrick Maloney of New York (for himself, Mr. Phillips , and Ms. Meng ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce A BILL To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to treat as misbranded cosmetics with packaging or labeling using the term natural unless the cosmetic meets certain standards, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Natural Cosmetics Act . 2. Cosmetics with certain terms misbranded (a) In general Section 602 of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act ( 21 U.S.C. 362 ) is amended by adding at the end the following: (g) If its packaging or labeling bears the term natural or naturally derived ingredient unless it meets the definitions specified in regulations issued by the Secretary pursuant to section 2(b) of the Natural Cosmetics Act . . (b) Rule (1) In general Not later than 2 years after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Health and Human Services, acting through the Commissioner of Food and Drugs, shall issue a final rule relating to use of the terms natural and naturally derived ingredient , with respect to cosmetics (including personal care products). (2) Contents (A) Definition In developing the definitions of the terms natural and naturally derived ingredient , with respect to cosmetics pursuant to paragraph (1), the Secretary of Health and Human Services, acting through the Commissioner of Food and Drugs, shall— (i) consider how each ingredient in a cosmetic is processed; (ii) consider the presence of any impurity that would have an adverse impact on human health; and (iii) base such definitions on relevant scientific data, including data on consumers’ understanding of the terms as used in connection with cosmetics. (B) Use of terms The rule issued under paragraph (1) shall include provisions to specifically address the use of terms natural and naturally derived ingredient on the labeling and in marketing of the cosmetic. (3) Process Before issuing the final rule under paragraph (1), Secretary of Health and Human Services, acting through the Commissioner of Food and Drugs, shall— (A) conduct consumer surveys and studies with respect to consumer understanding of the terms natural and naturally derived ingredient on the labeling and in marketing of cosmetics; (B) issue a timely call for public submissions regarding relevant consumer research on that understanding; and (C) hold public meetings, including with industry stakeholders, consumer advocacy stakeholders, and scientific experts, to fully consider the results of such surveys and studies, as well as such public submissions. (c) Applicability Section 602(g) of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act, as added by subsection (a), applies beginning on the effective date of the rule issued under subsection (b).