05.12.17
The industry is moving one step closer to upgrading the quality of personal care products. This week, S. 1113—a bill to amend the Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act to ensure the safety of cosmetics. It was sponsored by Sen. Dianne Feinstein (D-CA). This bill was referred to the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions which will consider it before sending it to the Senate floor for consideration.
In other news, just this week, the Independent Cosmetic Manufacturers and Distributors (ICMAD) association and Professional Beauty Association (PBA) announced their joint support for H.R. 575, The Safe Cosmetics Modernization Act. The bill, a similar version of previous legislation, was reintroduced by Congressman Pete Sessions (R-TX), Chairman of the House Committee on Rules, in January.
The two organizations–combined represent thousands of companies–cited enhanced consumer protection for cosmetics through stronger procedures and reporting requirements as a key reason for their support. They stressed that these more robust protocols would still ensure small and established cosmetic enterprises the ability to continue to grow in the US.
The US cosmetic industry is a $56 billion contributor to the national economy and a strong export industry that supports American jobs.
In other news, just this week, the Independent Cosmetic Manufacturers and Distributors (ICMAD) association and Professional Beauty Association (PBA) announced their joint support for H.R. 575, The Safe Cosmetics Modernization Act. The bill, a similar version of previous legislation, was reintroduced by Congressman Pete Sessions (R-TX), Chairman of the House Committee on Rules, in January.
The two organizations–combined represent thousands of companies–cited enhanced consumer protection for cosmetics through stronger procedures and reporting requirements as a key reason for their support. They stressed that these more robust protocols would still ensure small and established cosmetic enterprises the ability to continue to grow in the US.
The US cosmetic industry is a $56 billion contributor to the national economy and a strong export industry that supports American jobs.
