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Congress Proposes National Ban on Animal Testing for Cosmetics and Beauty Products

Humane Cosmetics Act of 2025

Also known as: Humane Cosmetics Act of 2025

about 1 year ago·View on Congress.gov

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Key Points

  • This bill would make it illegal to test cosmetic products or their ingredients on animals in the United States. This includes testing on the skin, eyes, or other body parts of live animals to see if a beauty product is safe to use.
  • Companies would be banned from selling or shipping any makeup or skincare products in the U.S. if they were developed using animal testing. This rule would apply to any new products created after the law has been in place for one year.
  • Businesses that break these rules could face fines of up to $10,000 for every animal used and for every day the violation continues. The government would have the power to check company records to make sure they are following the law.
  • There are a few exceptions, such as when animal testing is required by a foreign country or if the government finds a serious health risk that cannot be tested any other way. It also does not apply to products meant for medical use, like prescription drugs.
  • This law would create one single standard for the whole country. This means states would not be allowed to create their own different rules about animal testing for cosmetics.
Energy Environment

Impact Analysis

Scores: 1 = low, 5 = highSentiment: -5 to +5 (net benefit)

State Impacts

Scores: 1 = low, 5 = highSentiment: -5 to +5 (net benefit)

Milestones

2 milestones2 actions
Feb 27, 2025House

Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

Feb 27, 2025

Introduced in House

What Happens Next

Projected impacts based on AI analysis

1 year after enactment

Animal testing ban and sales prohibition take effect

One year after the bill becomes law, companies can no longer test cosmetics on animals in the U.S. or sell products developed with new animal testing. Products already on shelves that were tested before this date are not affected.

Related News

3 articles
Global Cosmetics News·12 months ago

Cruelty Free International applauds reintroduction of proposed US animal testing ban

The Humane Cosmetics Act was reintroduced to the House of Representatives by a bipartisan group including Reps. Don Beyer and Vern Buchanan. The bill purports to end the use of animal testing for cosmetics in the US and prohibit the sale of any cosmetic product newly tested on animals.

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The iNews Network·about 2 months ago

The dark truth behind the cosmetics industry

Earlier this year, The Humane Cosmetics Act was reintroduced in the House of Representatives to end the use of animal testing for cosmetics in the U.S. and prohibit the sale of products newly tested on animals. The bill aims to modernize safety assessments and reduce animal suffering.

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Cosmetics & Toiletries·about 1 year ago

Washington State Enacts Animal Testing Ban

Washington state is now the twelfth on the growing list of U.S. states banning animal testing for cosmetics. The bill mirrors the federal Humane Cosmetics Act, which seeks a nationwide ban on the practice and the sale of tested products, with certain exemptions for foreign regulatory compliance.

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Source Information

Document Type

Congressional Bill

Official Title

Humane Cosmetics Act of 2025

Bill NumberHR 1657
Congress119th Congress
ChamberHouse of Representatives
Latest ActionReferred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

Sponsor

Cosponsors

(115)
D: 110R: 5

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