An Act relative to cosmetic labeling
This bill amends Massachusetts law to clarify labeling requirements for professional cosmetics, which are products designed for use by licensed cosmetologists and barbers due to specific ingredients or higher concentrations. It mandates that any professional cosmetic manufactured on or after July 1, 2020, must carry a label on its container that meets all federal standards for ingredient disclosure and safety information. The legislation directly affects professional cosmetic manufacturers selling their products in Massachusetts by ensuring these specialized items are labeled with the same detail as standard consumer cosmetics. By defining terms like "professional cosmetic" and "ingredient," the bill provides clear guidelines for compliance without introducing new federal regulations.
Bill status
passed
3 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2023
Committee Review
Jan 2024
Senate Passage
Feb 2023
Governor
Introduced Feb 16, 2023
Last action May 9, 2024
Floor votes
How they voted
This bill passed the Senate. No roll call record of that vote is available.
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
5
Key actions
1
Committee
2
Jan 25, 2024
Committee
Reported favorably by committee as changed and referred to the committee on Health Care Financing
lower
Feb 16, 2023
Upper · Passed
Senate concurred
upper
Feb 16, 2023
Committee
Referred to the committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Dave Rogers
DDemocratic
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