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S. 863 (93rd)

Cosmetic Safety Act

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Introduced

15 February 1973

Last action

15 February 1973 · Introduced

Status

Referred to Senate Committee on Labor and Public Welfare.

Sponsors

Sen. Eagleton, Thomas F. [D-MO], Sen. Hughes, Harold E. [D-IA], Sen. Mondale, Walter F. [D-MN], Sen. Nelson, Gaylord [D-WI], Sen. Burdick, Quentin N. [D-ND]

Subjects

Healthcare

Source updated

3 September 2025

Healthcare

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Summary

Cosmetic Safety Act - Title I: Cosmetic Labeling - Provides for the conspicuous labeling of the ingredients of cosmetics under the Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act as well as cautionary and informational labeling. Authorizes the Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare to issue regulations to insure such proper ingredient, cautionary and informational labeling. Title II: Cosmetic Premarket Testing - Requires a manufacturer to submit to the Secretary full reports of investigations adequate to substantiate the safety of a cosmetic or cosmetic ingredient for its intended use before distributing the product commercially. Permits the Secretary to restrict or prohibit the product if the reports fail to establish the product's safety. Directs the Secretary to issue regulations establishing the kinds of scientific and medical investigations necessary to subtantiate the safety of a cosmetic. Title III: Registration and Filing Requirements - Requires every manufacturer or package of a cosmetic to register with the Secretary within thirty days of the date of enactment of this Act in accordance with regulations prescribed by the Secretary. Title IV: Sets forth the administrative procedures to contest amend, or urge the repeal of any regulation prescribed under this Act.

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Timeline

  1. 15 February 1973

    Introduced

    Referred to Senate Committee on Labor and Public Welfare.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 15 February 1973

    Introduced

    Introduced in Senate

    Source: IntroReferral

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