Humane Cosmetics Act

Cosmetic— The term cosmetic has the meaning given to such term in section 201 of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C. 321).

Cosmetic animal testing— The term cosmetic animal testing means the application or exposure of any cosmetic to the skin, eyes, or other body part of a live non-human vertebrate for purposes of evaluating the safety or efficacy of a cosmetic.

Prohibited testing— It shall be unlawful for any entity, whether private or governmental, to conduct or contract for cosmetic animal testing that occurs in the United States and is in or affecting interstate commerce.

Prohibited sale or transport— It shall be unlawful to sell, offer for sale, or transport in interstate commerce any cosmetic if the final product or any component thereof was developed or manufactured using cosmetic animal testing conducted or contracted for after the effective date specified in section 6(a).

In general— In addition to any other penalties applicable under law, whoever violates any provision of this Act shall be assessed a civil penalty of not more than $10,000 for each such violation.

Multiple violations— Each violation of this Act with respect to a separate animal, and each day that a violation of this Act continues, constitutes a separate offense.

Prohibition on cosmetic animal testing— The prohibition in section 4(a) takes effect on the date that is 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act.

Prohibition on sale— The prohibition in section 4(b) takes effect on the date that is 3 years after the date of enactment of this Act.