Bill
HD 1908
Overview: Bill Number: HD 1908, Title: An Act to protect consumers from contributing to inhumane animal testing for cosmetics, Status: Introduced: November 29, 2025, Classification
Overview: Bill Number: HD 1908, Title: An Act to protect consumers from contributing to inhumane animal testing for cosmetics, Status: Introduced: November 29, 2025, Classification: proposed bill
Purpose and Intent: This bill aims to prohibit the sale of cosmetic products in Massachusetts that have been tested on animals. The legislation seeks to address concerns about the ethical treatment of animals and to ensure that consumers are not inadvertently supporting or contributing to inhumane practices in the cosmetics industry.
Key Provisions:
- Bans the sale of any cosmetic product that has been tested on animals, with limited exceptions for medical or scientific research
- Requires cosmetic manufacturers to provide certification that their products have not been tested on animals
- Imposes fines and penalties for the sale of non-compliant cosmetic products
- Establishes an enforcement and monitoring mechanism, including random inspections and audits
Affected Parties and Impacts:
- Consumers in Massachusetts, who will have greater assurance that the cosmetic products they purchase are not the result of animal testing
- Cosmetic manufacturers and retailers, who will need to adapt their supply chains and product sourcing to comply with the new requirements
- Animal welfare organizations and advocates, who will benefit from the reduced demand for animal-tested cosmetics
Procedural and Timeline Considerations:
The bill has been recently introduced in the Massachusetts House of Representatives and is currently under review by the relevant committee. If approved, the ban on the sale of animal-tested cosmetics would take effect within one year of the bill being signed into law, providing a transition period for manufacturers and retailers to adjust their practices.
Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.
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