No PFAS in Cosmetics Act

The No PFAS in Cosmetics Act (S. 2047) would require the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to ban the use of intentionally added perfluoroalkyl or polyfluoroalkyl substances, commonly known as PFAS, in cosmetic products. These chemicals are often used in makeup, lotions, and hair products to improve durability or spreadability, but they are frequently referred to as "forever chemicals" because they do not break down easily in the environment or the human body.

If passed, this legislation would mean that everyday personal care items—such as waterproof mascara, long-wear lipstick, and shaving cream—would no longer contain these specific synthetic chemicals. The goal of the bill is to reduce consumer exposure to PFAS, which have been linked by health researchers to various potential long-term health risks. This change would require manufacturers to reformulate their products to ensure they are free of intentionally added PFAS within 270 days of the bill becoming law.