US Cosmetics Reform Bill Would Require FDA Regulation Of ‘Natural’ Labeling

Beautycounter and Burt’s Bees are among the most vocal companies pushing for modernization of US cosmetics regulations via the proposed Personal Care Products Safety Act, which would require the FDA to establish a “natural” definition for use in product labeling.

Some of the biggest brands in the cosmetics industry are said to support the Personal Care Products Safety Act, which would increase manufacturer responsibilities and costs, strengthen the US Food and Drug Administration’s authority, and establish new ingredient safety standards.

Introduced on 17 June, the bill also would require the FDA to establish a definition of the term “natural” as...

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