No PFAS in Cosmetics Act

Debbie Dingell

Democrat · MI · Representative

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• Brian K. Fitzpatrick (R-PA-1)Original· 2026-07-06
• Laura Friedman (D-CA-30)Original· 2026-07-06

Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

2026-07-06

Source: Congress.gov

The proposal would prohibit cosmetic companies from intentionally adding "forever chemicals" (PFAS) to their products like makeup, shampoo, and skincare items. These chemicals don't break down in the environment or human bodies and have been linked to health concerns, so the ban would protect consumers and reduce pollution from cosmetics that wash down drains. The change would affect cosmetic manufacturers and potentially require them to reformulate products to use safer alternatives.

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[Congressional Bills 119th Congress] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office] [H.R. 9594 Introduced in House (IH)] <DOC> 119th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 9594 To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to ban the use of intentionally added perfluoroalkyl or polyfluoroalkyl substances in cosmetics, and for other purposes. _______________________________________________________________________ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES July 6, 2026 Mrs. Dingell (for herself, Mr. Fitzpatrick, and Ms. Friedman) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce _______________________________________________________________________ A BILL To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to ban the use of intentionally added perfluoroalkyl or polyfluoroalkyl substances in cosmetics, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``No PFAS in Cosmetics Act''. SEC. 2. BAN ON PERFLUOROALKYL OR POLYFLUOROALKYL SUBSTANCES. (a) Adulteration.--Section 601 of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C. 361) is amended by adding after paragraph (g) the following: ``(h)(1) If it contains an intentionally added perfluoroalkyl or polyfluoroalkyl substance. ``(2) In this paragraph: ``(A) The term `perfluoroalkyl or polyfluoroalkyl substance' means a class of fluorinated organic chemicals containing at least one fully fluorinated methyl or methylene carbon atom. ``(B) The term `intentionally added perfluoroalkyl or polyfluoroalkyl substance' means a perfluoroalkyl or polyfluoroalkyl substance that-- ``(i) has been intentionally added by a manufacturer or supplier to an ingredient, raw material, product, or packaging and has a functional or technical effect on the product or packaging; or ``(ii) is an intentional breakdown product of an added chemical.''. (b) Applicability.--Section 601(h) of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act, as added by subsection (a), shall apply beginning on January 1, 2027. (c) Conforming Amendment.--Section 3506 of the Modernization of Cosmetics Regulation Act of 2022 (subtitle E of title III of division FF of Public Law 117-328) is hereby repealed. <all>

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