Toxic-Free Cosmetics Act (TFCA) implementation and cosmetics rulemaking
Informal comment on TFCA implementation and preliminary draft rule requirements
May 22, 2024, 9 a.m. - Aug. 13, 2024, 11:59 p.m.
We invite you to review and comment on our efforts to implement the Toxic-Free Cosmetics Act (TFCA) and preliminary draft rule requirements for the cosmetics rulemaking.
In 2023, Washington adopted the Toxic-Free Cosmetics Act (TFCA) (Chapter 70A.560 RCW) to ensure the safety of cosmetic products and protect Washington residents from toxic exposure.
We would like to hear from manufacturers, the public, cosmetologists, and cosmetic businesses, associations, and organizations. Your comments will help inform our implementation efforts and elements of the preliminary draft rule.
Implementation
Helpful comments on implementation could provide feedback on:
- Products, product categories, and brands that are important or frequently used.
- Functions of restricted chemicals for which information on alternatives are needed.
- Technical assistance services – what works well, and what could be improved.
Rulemaking
We've started a rulemaking to develop Chapter 173-339 WAC—Cosmetic Products Restrictions, a new chapter in the Washington Administrative Code (WAC). We intend to adopt a rule that identifies chemicals used in cosmetic products that release formaldehyde (formaldehyde releasers) and adopt restrictions for the identified formaldehyde releasers.
Helpful comments on rulemaking could provide feedback on:
- Restrictions that apply to the use of specified formaldehyde releasers used in cosmetic products.
- Allowances for products currently in the chain of commerce—stockpiled or available for purchase.
- Compliance schedules.
- Definitions of key terms such as “intentionally added.”
- Other requirements or restrictions allowed by law.
We plan to share the preliminary draft rule this summer.
- Subscribe to our TFCA email list to get updates related to this rulemaking.
How to submit comments
Public comment is open from 9 a.m. on May 22, 2024, and closes at 11:59 p.m. on Aug. 13, 2024.
Submit your comments:
- By using our online public comment form.
- By email to ToxicFreeCosmetics@ecy.wa.gov.
Informational webinar
There is a webinar on June 11, 2024 from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. PST via Zoom. Please join us and bring your questions.
For more information
Visit our webpages:
Comment online
- Use our online comment form
- Submit your comment by email: ToxicFreeCosmetics@ecy.wa.gov
Questions
Toxic-Free Cosmetics Act Implementation Planner
ToxicFreeCosmetics@ecy.wa.gov
360-338-2913
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