Summary
This bill focuses on regulations pertaining to cosmetic animal testing. In Section One, encompassing paragraphs 1 to 7, the bill defines key terms such as “animal,” “cosmetic,” “cosmetic animal test,” “cosmetic ingredient,” “manufacturer,” “nonfunctional constituent,” and “supplier.”
Section Two of the bill explicitly prohibits manufacturers from selling or offering to sell cosmetic products developed or manufactured through animal testing on or after January 1st, 2024. However, there are exceptions outlined in paragraph 2 of Section Two. These exceptions allow for specific cases related to human health concerns stemming from a cosmetic ingredient or that justify the necessity of cosmetic testing supported by a comprehensive research protocol.
Section Three clarifies that the bill does not apply to cosmetics developed through testing conducted prior to the enactment of this bill. Even if such cosmetics are manufactured after the bill takes effect or contain ingredients tested on animals before the bill’s enforcement, they are exempted.
Additionally, Section Four, paragraph 1, outlines the possibility of donating products that do not comply with the requirements set forth in Section Two to designated facilities.
Sections Five and Six address potential violations of the bill, while Section Seven covers the civil penalties for violations of Section Two.