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Senate passes 'Beauty Justice' bill to restrict toxic chemicals in cosmetic and personal care products
Summary
Lawmakers approved a measure creating a restricted substances list for personal care products, targeting PFAS, parabens, phthalates, lead and other ingredients cited by sponsors as linked to cancer and reproductive harm. Proponents framed it as an environmental-health equity bill; the measure passed after floor debate.
The Senate passed legislation on June 12, 2025, establishing a process to restrict certain harmful chemicals in cosmetics and personal-care products. The sponsor, Senator Web (floor comments recorded), urged colleagues to approve the measure as a public-health and environmental-justice action, noting that exposure to toxic ingredients is linked to cancer, endocrine disruption, infertility and developmental problems. Sponsors emphasized disproportionate exposure among women, communities of color and low-income populations.
Senator Web said the bill creates a list of restricted-substances and pathways for enforcement and industry compliance, and emphasized industry engagement during drafting: “These…
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