H 381 Massachusetts House · 193rd Legislature (2023-2024)

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

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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

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Dave Rogers
DDemocratic
MA
24th Middlesex