S 863 · 93th Congress · Health
Cosmetic Safety Act
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Introduced2
Committee3
Senate Vote4
House5
EnactedLatest: Referred to Senate Committee on Labor and Public Welfare.(1973-02-15)
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Cosmetic Safety Act - Title I: Cosmetic Labeling - Provides for the conspicuous labeling of the ingredients of cosmetics under the Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act as well as cautionary and informational labeling. Authorizes the Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare to issue regulations to insure such proper ingredient, cautionary and informational labeling. Title II: Cosmetic Premarket Testing - Requires a manufacturer to submit to the Secretary full reports of investigations adequate to substantiate the safety of a cosmetic or cosmetic ingredient for its intended use before distributing the product commercially. Permits the Secretary to restrict or prohibit the product if the reports fail to establish the product's safety. Directs the Secretary to issue regulations establishing the kinds of scientific and medical investigations necessary to subtantiate the safety of a cosmetic. Title III: Registration and Filing Requirements - Requires every manufacturer or package of a cosmetic to register with the Secretary within thirty days of the date of enactment of this Act in accordance with regulations prescribed by the Secretary. Title IV: Sets forth the administrative procedur…
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