US-CONGRESS HR1657: Humane Cosmetics Act of 2025
The Humane Cosmetics Act of 2025 has been referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. If enacted, it would ban animal testing for cosmetics and prohibit the sale of cosmetics tested on animals, impacting all businesses in the cosmetics supply chain.
Aforeworn detected this change in the Cosmetics & Personal-Care (MoCRA) space on July 28, 2026 and published this briefing so affected operators are forewarned rather than caught off guard. It is rated Medium urgency. All cosmetics businesses including indie brands, contract manufacturers, private-label makers, and importers/distributors selling in the US. should confirm how it applies to their specific situation before acting. There is a time constraint attached: No immediate deadline; bill is in early stages. However, businesses should start planning now to comply if passed.. Acting after that point can mean penalties, a lapsed licence, or lost eligibility — exactly the kind of surprise Aforeworn exists to prevent. Aforeworn monitors Cosmetics & Personal-Care (MoCRA) continuously and turns every detected change into a plain-English briefing like this one, so you always know first. Forewarned is forearmed.
What changed
Introduction of a bill that would ban animal testing for cosmetics and prohibit sale of animal-tested cosmetics in the US.
Who it affects
All cosmetics businesses including indie brands, contract manufacturers, private-label makers, and importers/distributors selling in the US.
What you must do
Monitor bill progress; prepare to transition to non-animal testing methods and update supply chain documentation.
Deadline
No immediate deadline; bill is in early stages. However, businesses should start planning now to comply if passed.
Source: https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/1657
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