The bill amends Section 21-31-3 of the Rhode Island Food, Drugs, and Cosmetics Act to include a new provision regarding the labeling of cosmetics. The new insertion (18) mandates that any cosmetic manufactured, sold, delivered, held, or offered for sale must have a label that contains a complete and accurate listing of each and every component ingredient in the cosmetic. This addition aims to ensure transparency and consumer awareness about the ingredients in cosmetic products.

The bill outlines prohibited acts related to the handling and marketing of food, drugs, devices, and cosmetics, such as the sale of adulterated or misbranded items, false advertising, and the illegal possession of certain drugs. It also specifies the conditions under which certain drugs may be possessed legally. The bill emphasizes the importance of accurate labeling, particularly in the case of unprocessed and/or uncooked fish, shellfish, and scallops, and now extends this requirement to the labeling of cosmetics. The act is set to take effect upon passage.

Statutes affected:
5117: 21-31-3