Humane Cosmetics Act of 2025

The Humane Cosmetics Act of 2025 aims to end the use of animals in testing for makeup, shampoo, and other personal care products. If enacted, the bill would make it illegal to conduct or contract for cosmetic animal testing within the United States. Additionally, it would prohibit the sale or transport of any cosmetic product developed using animal testing, regardless of whether that testing occurred domestically or in a foreign country. These restrictions would generally take effect one year after the bill becomes law.

The proposal seeks to transition the beauty industry toward modern, non-animal testing methods, such as computer modeling and lab-grown human skin cells. While the bill establishes a broad ban, it includes specific exceptions for testing required by federal or foreign regulatory authorities when no alternative method exists to ensure consumer safety. It also exempts certain over-the-counter products that are regulated as drugs, such as sunscreens and anti-dandruff shampoos.

For everyday citizens, this legislation would create a uniform national standard for cruelty-free products, replacing the current patchwork of state-level bans. Consumers would have greater assurance that new cosmetics sold in the U.S. market were developed without animal testing. The bill also requires the government to hold annual public meetings to track the progress of alternative testing technologies and ensure the industry continues to move away from animal-based research.