88R4116 MCF-D
By: Gervin-Hawkins H.B. No. 873
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED
AN ACT
relating to a manufacturer's disclosure of cosmetic ingredients;
authorizing an administrative penalty.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS:
SECTION 1. Subchapter F, Chapter 431, Health and Safety
Code, is amended by adding Section 431.143 to read as follows:
Sec. 431.143. MANUFACTURER DISCLOSURE. (a) A manufacturer
selling a cosmetic in this state shall disclose on the
manufacturer's Internet website:
(1) a list of each ingredient in the cosmetic,
including a fragrance, flavor, and color additive, in order of
predominance except that the ingredients with a concentration of
less than one percent may be listed in any order for purposes of
protecting a trade secret; and
(2) the chemical abstract service number for each
listed ingredient.
(b) A manufacturer is not required to list the concentration
of each ingredient in a cosmetic under Subsection (a).
SECTION 2. Section 431.054(a), Health and Safety Code, is
amended to read as follows:
(a) The department may assess an administrative penalty
against a person who violates Subchapter B, Section 431.143, or an
order adopted or registration issued under this chapter.
SECTION 3. This Act takes effect September 1, 2023.