Cosmetic Supply Chain Transparency Act of 2023

The Cosmetic Supply Chain Transparency Act of 2023 (H.R. 3622) aims to increase oversight of the ingredients and chemical byproducts found in personal care products. The bill would require the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to create a public list of "nonfunctional constituents"—substances like arsenic, lead, or formaldehyde that are not intentionally added to cosmetics but may be present as contaminants—which are known to harm human health or the environment.

For everyday citizens, this legislation is designed to improve product safety by requiring suppliers to test for these harmful substances and share those results with cosmetic brands before products reach store shelves. It also grants the FDA the authority to request detailed supply chain records from companies, ensuring that brands are held accountable for the purity of the raw materials used in their makeup, lotions, and other grooming products.