The Safe Cosmetics Act would phase out the use of dangerous chemicals, including carcinogens and reproductive toxins, from use in personal care products.
Phase out dangerous chemicals, including carcinogens and reproductive toxins, from personal care products.
Occurrences
This is why I introduced the Safe Cosmetics Act which calls for removal of ingredients in cosmetics that are carcinogens or cause birth defects, gives the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) authority to recall dangerous cosmetic products, and requires disclosure of all ingredients on a label so that customers know what they are purchasing.
Evidence
Ms. Schakowsky (for herself, Mrs. Fletcher, Mrs. Dingell, Mr. Evans of Pennsylvania, Mr. Khanna, Ms. Norton, Mr. Thanedar, Ms. Tlaib, and Mrs. Watson Coleman) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. Short title: Toxic-Free Beauty Act of 2025. Full title: To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to ban certain substances in cosmetic products, and for other purposes.
The bill text states it is 'To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to ban certain substances in cosmetic products, and for other purposes,' and shows introduction in the House on July 16, 2025 by Ms. Schakowsky with multiple cosponsors.
The press release says Schakowsky and colleagues reintroduced the Safer Beauty Bill Package, including the Toxic-Free Beauty Act, and that the package would protect health and safety by banning chemicals known to cause significant harm in beauty products.
The page says Schakowsky introduced the Safe Cosmetics Act, which 'calls for removal of ingredients in cosmetics that are carcinogens or cause birth defects,' and describes the Safe Cosmetics Act as phasing out dangerous chemicals, including carcinogens and reproductive toxins, from personal care products.
Assessments
The evidence shows Schakowsky clearly pursued this promise by introducing and reintroducing legislation such as the Safe Cosmetics Act and the Toxic-Free Beauty Act of 2025 to ban carcinogens, reproductive toxins, and other harmful substances from cosmetics and personal care products. However, the record provided shows only bill introduction, referral, and advocacy statements, not enactment into federal law or implementation of a completed phaseout. Under the rubric, a serious legislative attempt that did not achieve the promised outcome is scored as never with effort credited.