Cosmetic Legislative Update

Three bills have been introduced this session that affect cosmetics – especially small soap and cosmetic manufacturers.  They are:

  • HR 2359 – Safe Cosmetics Act of 2011
  • HR 4262 – Cosmetics Safety Enhancement Act of 2012
  • HR 4395 – Cosmetic Safety Amendments Act of 2012

All are trying to address “cosmetic safety” in different ways.  There are some similarities between them … and some very big differences.

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