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HB 864

Cosmetic products; manufacturing or sale with certain ingredients prohibited, definitions.

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Rae Cousins

Virginia prohibits cosmetic products containing certain ingredients, affecting manufacturers' compliance costs and consumers' product access through enforcement of ingredient restrictions.

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Bill Summary · HB 864

Legislative bill overview

HB 864 prohibits the manufacturing and sale of cosmetic products containing certain ingredients deemed harmful or unsafe in Virginia. The bill establishes definitions for affected cosmetic products and creates enforcement mechanisms to ensure compliance with the new restrictions.

Why is this important

Cosmetic ingredient regulations directly affect consumer safety, product availability, and business compliance costs. Virginia's action would align the state with a growing movement toward restricting chemicals like certain per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), phthalates, or other potentially hazardous substances already restricted in other states and the EU.

Potential points of contention

  • Business compliance burden: Manufacturers may face significant reformulation costs and supply chain disruptions, potentially increasing consumer prices or reducing product availability in Virginia
  • Ingredient scope ambiguity: The bill's specifics on which ingredients are prohibited aren't detailed in this summary; overly broad restrictions could eliminate beneficial products, while narrow definitions may miss harmful substances
  • Interstate commerce tensions: Virginia-specific regulations may conflict with federal FDA standards or create competitive disadvantages for in-state manufacturers versus out-of-state competitors

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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