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H458 • 2025

An Act relative to cosmetic labeling

An Act relative to cosmetic labeling

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Sponsor
David M. Rogers
Last action
2026-02-11
Official status
Accompanied a study order, see H5080
Effective date
Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

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An Act relative to cosmetic labeling

An Act relative to cosmetic labeling By Representative Rogers of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No.

What This Bill Does

  • An Act relative to cosmetic labeling By Representative Rogers of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No.
  • 458) of David M.
  • Rogers relative to labeling by professional cosmetic manufacturers.
  • Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.

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  • This entry is temporarily using official source text because the generated explanation could not be confirmed against the official bill text during the last sync.

Bill History

  1. 2026-02-11 House

    Accompanied a study order, see H5080

  2. 2025-09-29 Joint

    Hearing rescheduled to 10/01/2025 from 10:00 AM-01:00 PM in B-2 and Virtual Hearing location changed

  3. 2025-09-19 Joint

    Hearing scheduled for 10/01/2025 from 10:00 AM-01:00 PM in A-2

  4. 2025-02-27 House

    Referred to the committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure

  5. 2025-02-27 Senate

    Senate concurred

Official Summary Text

An Act relative to cosmetic labeling
By Representative Rogers of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 458) of David M. Rogers relative to labeling by professional cosmetic manufacturers. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.

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Bill H.458

Chapter 111 of the General Laws is hereby amended by adding the following section:-

Section 237. (a) As used in this section, the following terms shall have the following meanings, unless the context clearly requires otherwise:

“Cosmetic”, means any article, or its components, intended to be rubbed, poured, sprinkled, or sprayed on, introduced into, or otherwise applied to, the human body, or any part of the human body, for cleansing, beautifying, promoting attractiveness, or altering the appearance.

“Ingredient”, has the same meaning as that term is defined in 21 CFR section 700.3(e) and does not include any incidental ingredient as defined in 21 CFR section 701.3(l).

“Professional” means a person that has been granted a license by the board of registration of cosmetology and barbering to practice in the field of cosmetology, nail care, hairdressing, barbering, or aesthetics.

“Professional cosmetic” means a cosmetic that is intended or marketed to be used only by a professional on account of a specific ingredient, increased concentration of an ingredient, or other quality that requires safe handling, or is otherwise used by a professional.

(b) A professional cosmetic manufactured on or after July 1, 2026, for sale in the commonwealth shall have a label affixed on the container that satisfies all of the labeling requirements for any other cosmetic pursuant to the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act, 21 U.S.C. Sec. 301, et seq., and the federal Fair Packaging and Labeling Act, 15 U.S.C. Sec. 1451, et seq.

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