COSMETICS

Bills and resolutions

Animals: substantially restrict use of animal testing for cosmetics (see H.R. 5141), H8958 [18NO]

FDA: define terms ‘‘natural’’ and ‘‘naturally-derived ingredient’’ relative to personal care products and provide authority to remove misbranded products from the marketplace (see H.R. 5017), H8738 [8NO]

——— ensure safety of cosmetics (see S. 726), S1734 [7MR] (see H.R. 4296), H7704 [12SE]

——— improve safety of cosmetics (see H.R. 5279), H9221 [3DE]

——— prohibit cosmetic animal testing and sale of cosmetics tested on animals (see S. 2886), S6625 [18NO]

——— require that children’s cosmetics containing talc include an appropriate warning unless the cosmetics are demonstrated to be asbestos-free (see H.R. 1816), H2754 [18MR]

Federal agencies and departments: improve reporting about animal testing and alternative test method use by Federal agencies (see H.R. 249), H228 [4JA]

National Beauty and Wellness Education Day: designate (see H. Res. 168), H2322 [4MR]

National Cancer Survivor Beauty and Support Day: designate (see H. Res. 422), H4313 [4JN]

Remarks in House

Beautiful Luxe School of Cosmetology: opening, E1251 [4OC]

Remarks in Senate

FDA: ensure safety of cosmetics (S. 726), S1742 [7MR]