Humane Cosmetics Act of 2025

# Humane Cosmetics Act of 2025 - Summary **What the Bill Would Do** The Humane Cosmetics Act of 2025 would ban cosmetic companies from testing their products on animals in the United States. The bill would also prohibit the sale of cosmetics and personal care products that were tested on animals, either domestically or internationally. Instead, the legislation encourages companies to use alternative testing methods, such as computer modeling, lab-grown human skin, and other non-animal techniques that have become increasingly available and reliable. **Who It Affects and Key Provisions** This bill would impact cosmetic manufacturers, retailers, and consumers. Companies would need to transition away from animal testing and adopt alternative methods—a shift that some industries have already begun.

The legislation also addresses federal preemption, meaning it would establish uniform national standards rather than allowing individual states to set different rules. The bill covers personal care products like makeup, shampoo, and skincare items, as well as laboratory regulations and drug safety standards related to cosmetics. **Current Status** As of now, the bill (HR 1657) is in committee, meaning it has been introduced but has not yet been voted on by the full House of Representatives. It was sponsored by Representative Donald Beyer (D-VA).