What does RESEARCH ON HEALTH DISPARITIES IMPACTING COMMUNITIES OF COLOR. of Cosmetic Safety for Communities of Color and Professional Salon Workers Act of 2025 do?

This section amends the Public Health Service Act to establish a program focused on research into health disparities related to cosmetics impacting communities of color. The Secretary is directed to conduct or fund research on chemicals in cosmetics marketed to women and girls of color, their use across lifespans, and associated adverse health effects. Research must also investigate interventions to reduce exposure to or harm from unsafe chemicals in these cosmetics. The Secretary is required to disseminate research findings to communities of color. A report summarizing the research findings, including marketing strategies and demographics, must be submitted to Congress and made publicly available within five years of the first grant award. Eligible entities for grant funding include accredited institutions of higher education, community-based organizations, and non-governmental organizations with expertise in working with communities of color. The section authorizes $7,500,000 for the program over a six-year period beginning with the fiscal year of enactment.

What does RESEARCH ON HEALTH CONCERNS IMPACTING PROFESSIONAL NAIL, HAIR, of Cosmetic Safety for Communities of Color and Professional Salon Workers Act of 2025 do?

This section amends the Public Health Service Act to establish a program focused on research related to health concerns impacting professional nail, hair, and beauty salon workers. The Secretary is directed to conduct or fund research into chemicals linked to adverse health effects in cosmetics used by salon workers, including epidemiological, clinical, ecological, and social scientific investigations. Research must address chemicals of concern, product categories containing those chemicals, specific adverse health effects experienced by salon workers, and interventions to reduce exposure. The results of this research are to be disseminated to salon workers to help them identify and eliminate potentially unsafe chemical exposures. Eligible entities for grant funding include accredited institutions of higher education, community-based organizations, and non-governmental organizations with expertise working with communities of color or immigrant populations. The Secretary must submit a report to Congress within five years of awarding the first grant, summarizing findings and recommending occupational health information strategies. The term 'salon worker' is defined as a licensed or nonlicensed cosmetologist, nail technician, barber, or esthetician who applies or administers a cosmetic within the scope of their business practices. The section authorizes appropriations of $7,500,000 for the program over a six-year period beginning with the fiscal year of enactment.

What does SUPPORT FOR CREATING SAFER ALTERNATIVES. of Cosmetic Safety for Communities of Color and Professional Salon Workers Act of 2025 do?

This section directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services to award grants for research on designing cosmetic chemicals without inherent toxicity or adverse health effects. Priority for grant awards will be given to research focused on replacing chemicals in professional cosmetic products, products marketed to women and girls of color, and assisting minority-owned cosmetic companies. The term 'salon worker' is defined as a licensed or nonlicensed cosmetologist, nail technician, barber, or esthetician. Up to $10,000,000 is authorized to be appropriated over a six-year period beginning with the fiscal year of enactment.

What does NATIONAL RESOURCE CENTER ON BEAUTY JUSTICE. of Cosmetic Safety for Communities of Color and Professional Salon Workers Act of 2025 do?

This section establishes a National Resource Center on Beauty Justice to address unsafe cosmetic chemical exposures. The Secretary of Health and Human Services will award a grant to an eligible community-based or nonprofit organization to establish and operate the center. Eligible entities must focus on eliminating toxic chemical exposures and working with culturally and linguistically diverse minority communities. The center's activities should be driven by the needs of communities of color and may include community outreach, education strategies, partnerships, and public education campaigns. The center will develop educational curricula for schools and outreach strategies targeting specific populations. The grant recipient must submit annual reports to the Secretary of Health and Human Services and Congress, and these reports will be made publicly available. The section authorizes $2,000,000 in appropriations for each fiscal year from 2026 through 2030 to carry out this section.

What does TRANSLATION OF AND ACCESS TO SAFETY DATA SHEETS. of Cosmetic Safety for Communities of Color and Professional Salon Workers Act of 2025 do?

This section requires the Secretary of Labor to issue a standard within 18 months of enactment concerning the translation and accessibility of safety data sheets (SDS) for cosmetics used professionally. Manufacturers and importers of cosmetics for professional use must obtain or develop SDS for products containing hazardous chemicals, as defined by 29 CFR 1910.1200(d), and make them available on their websites in English, Spanish, Vietnamese, Chinese, and Korean. Distributors of these cosmetics must distribute SDS in a manner similar to that required for chemical hazards under 29 CFR 1910.1200(g). Employers, including salons and spas, must maintain SDS in the workplace and make them accessible to employees who are exposed to or use the products. Upon request, employers must provide SDS translations in Spanish, Vietnamese, Chinese, Korean, and other languages. The SDS must contain information required by 29 CFR 1910.1200(g) and include a statement indicating availability in multiple languages via manufacturer contact. The section defines key terms including 'ingredient,' 'manufacturer,' and 'professional' referencing the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act.

What does NATIONAL RESOURCE CENTER ON SALON WORKER HEALTH AND SAFETY. of Cosmetic Safety for Communities of Color and Professional Salon Workers Act of 2025 do?

This section establishes a National Resource Center on Salon Worker Health and Safety. The Secretary of Health and Human Services will award a grant to a community-based or nonprofit organization to operate the center. The center's purpose is to address unsafe cosmetic chemical exposures experienced by specific underserved populations, including women and girls of color, LGBTQIA individuals, and immigrant populations. Eligible entities must focus on eliminating toxic chemical exposures and working with culturally and linguistically diverse minority communities. The center will use funds to develop and disseminate information, educational resources, and training materials for salon workers. Activities will include culturally appropriate outreach, interventions to empower salon workers, and building the capacity of community-based organizations. The center will also create partnerships to educate healthcare professionals and brand owners about best practices. The grant recipient must submit annual reports to the Secretary of Health and Human Services and Congress, which will be publicly available on the Food and Drug Administration website. The section authorizes $2,000,000 in appropriations for each fiscal year from 2026 through 2030.

What does FOOD AND DRUG ADMINISTRATION REGULATION OF SYNTHETIC BRAIDS. of Cosmetic Safety for Communities of Color and Professional Salon Workers Act of 2025 do?

This section amends the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to include synthetic braids within the definition of a cosmetic. It establishes that synthetic braids failing to meet safety standards outlined in the Cosmetic Safety for Communities of Color and Professional Salon Workers Act of 2025 are considered misbranded. Misbranded synthetic braids must display a warning label stating they do not meet the FDA's safety standards, either on the product or the manufacturer's website. The section clarifies that state and local governments can maintain or implement regulations regarding cosmetic ingredients, reporting requirements, and transparency for synthetic braids, even if they exceed federal standards. The Secretary of Health and Human Services must issue regulations within one year of the Act's enactment to establish safety standards for synthetic braids.

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Cosmetic Safety for Communities of Color and Professional Salon Workers Act of 2025

Q: What does Preamble of Cosmetic Safety for Communities of Color and Professional Salon Workers Act of 2025 do?

This bill proposes to amend the Public Health Service Act regarding cosmetic safety. The bill places an emphasis on the safety of cosmetics for communities of color and professional salon workers. The bill's purpose is to address cosmetic safety and related matters.

Q: What does SHORT TITLE. of Cosmetic Safety for Communities of Color and Professional Salon Workers Act of 2025 do?

This bill is formally titled the Cosmetic Safety for Communities of Color and Professional Salon Workers Act of 2025.

Last updated: 7/16/2025 · Introduced: 7/16/2025

Author: Janice Schakowsky (D-IL)

TL;DR (AI)

This bill establishes research programs within the Public Health Service Act to investigate health disparities related to cosmetics impacting communities of color and health concerns for professional salon workers.
The bill authorizes grants to support the development of safer cosmetic chemicals, prioritizing replacements for ingredients in products marketed to women of color and used by salon workers.
It creates a National Resource Center on Beauty Justice to address unsafe cosmetic chemical exposures through community outreach, education, and partnerships with diverse minority communities.
The bill mandates that manufacturers and importers of cosmetics for professional use provide Safety Data Sheets (SDS) in multiple languages (English, Spanish, Vietnamese, Chinese, and Korean) and make them accessible to employees.
This legislation amends the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to classify synthetic braids as cosmetics and requires warning labels for those not meeting established safety standards.

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