H.R. 9594: No PFAS in Cosmetics Act
This bill would prohibit cosmetics from containing intentionally added PFAS chemicals, starting on January 1, 2027.
What PFAS means here
PFAS stands for perfluoroalkyl or polyfluoroalkyl substances, a large class of fluorinated chemicals. Under the bill, a cosmetic would be treated as illegal if it contains one of these chemicals that was added on purpose by a manufacturer or supplier and has a functional or technical effect in the product or its packaging. The bill also covers PFAS that are intentional breakdown products of another added chemical.
What products would be affected
The ban would apply to cosmetics under the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act. In practical terms, this would affect cosmetic products if they use PFAS for purposes such as texture, wear, water resistance, or packaging-related functions. The bill does not ban all PFAS in all products, only those intentionally added to cosmetics as defined in the bill.
How the law would change existing rules
The bill would amend federal food and cosmetic law to treat cosmetics with intentionally added PFAS as adulterated, which means they would not be allowed to be marketed in violation of the law. It also repeals a related provision from the Modernization of Cosmetics Regulation Act of 2022, replacing that earlier language with this new PFAS-specific ban.
When it would take effect
The new rule would begin on January 1, 2027.
Relevant Companies
- EL - Estée Lauder Companies: could be affected if any of its cosmetic brands need to reformulate products that use PFAS-related ingredients.
- ELF - e.l.f. Beauty: could be affected if product formulas or packaging materials use intentionally added PFAS.
- COTY - Coty Inc.: could be affected through reformulation costs or changes to cosmetic product ingredients and packaging.
- CLR - Clariant (if applicable to U.S.-listed exposure through cosmetics ingredients): companies supplying cosmetic ingredients could face demand changes if PFAS-containing ingredients are discontinued.
- OLPX - Olaplex Holdings: could be affected if any hair or beauty products rely on PFAS-related ingredients or packaging functions.
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| Date | Action |
|---|---|
| Jul. 06, 2026 | Introduced in House |
| Jul. 06, 2026 | Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. |
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