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Enhanced Cosmetic Ingredient Transparency for Consumer Safety.

New regulations aim to improve cosmetic safety by requiring disclosure of ingredient information. Companies will need to test products for harmful substances and share this data, enabling consumers to make more informed choices and ensuring greater health protection.
Key points
Cosmetic companies must disclose detailed ingredient information, including fragrance and flavor components.
A list of harmful substances potentially present in cosmetics will be created, and manufacturers will be required to test for and report their presence.
If a cosmetic is suspected of being unsafe, authorities can request information about the entire supply chain, facilitating the removal of faulty products from the market.
Companies failing to comply with the new rules may face fines.
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Additional Information
Cosmetic Supply Chain Transparency Act of 2021
Print number: HR 5539
Sponsor: Rep. Schakowsky, Janice D. [D-IL-9]
Process start date: 2021-10-08
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Summary & Status

Key Questions about Enhanced Cosmetic Ingredient Transparency for Consumer Safety.

A structured overview of the legislative process, official sources, status and civic context.

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is HR 5539.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2021-10-08.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Cosmetic companies must disclose detailed ingredient information, including fragrance and flavor components.
  • A list of harmful substances potentially present in cosmetics will be created, and manufacturers will be required to test for and report their presence.
  • If a cosmetic is suspected of being unsafe, authorities can request information about the entire supply chain, facilitating the removal of faulty products from the market.
  • Companies failing to comply with the new rules may face fines.

What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Schakowsky, Janice D. [D-IL-9].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-28.

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