; and (D) to the maximum extent practicable with available resources, prioritize and carry out performance assessment, validation, and translational studies to accelerate the development of scientifically valid test methods and strategies that replace the use of vertebrate animals. (2) Public meetings (A) Initial meeting No later than 90 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall convene a public meeting regarding the strategic plan described in paragraph (1)(A). (B) Subsequent annual meetings No later than 1 year after the date of the public meeting under subparagraph (A), and annually thereafter, the Secretary shall convene a public meeting to inform the Secretary’s advancement of alternative test methods and strategies to replace vertebrate animal testing for assessing the safety of cosmetics. The Secretary shall include in such meetings scientific and academic experts, animal and consumer advocacy groups, and the regulated industry. (3) Rule of construction Nothing in this subsection shall be construed to limit the authority of the Secretary to address other tools to promote the development and implementation of alternative test methods and strategies to replace vertebrate animal testing for assessing the safety of cosmetics as part of the strategic plan described in paragraph (1)(A). (j) Definitions (1) Cosmetic The term cosmetic has the meaning given such term in section 201(i) of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act ( 21 U.S.C. 321(i) ). (2) Cosmetic animal testing The term cosmetic animal testing means the internal or external application or exposure of any cosmetic product, or any cosmetic ingredient or non-functional constituent, to the skin, eyes, or other body part (organ or extremity) of a live non-human vertebrate for the purpose of evaluating the safety or efficacy of a cosmetic product or a cosmetic ingredient or non-functional constituent for use in a cosmetic product. (3) Label The term label has the meaning given such term in section 201(k) of the Federal Food, Drug,