US Bill To Radically Overhaul Cosmetics Regulations Passes Senate HELP Committee

One voice emerged from the committee markup session as a potential cosmetics industry ally. In his opening remarks, ranking member Richard Burr, R-NC, said, “I worry that we’re rewarding bad behavior. Is this the time to expand FDA authority in any space, including diagnostic tests, cosmetics, and dietary supplements?”

The US Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions advanced the FDA Safety and Landmark Advancements (FDASLA) Act on 14 June with barely a mention of provisions to dramatically overhaul federal cosmetics regulations.

However, one voice emerged from the markup as a potential cosmetics industry ally. In his opening remarks, ranking member Richard...