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Definitions. (Effective January 1, 2025.)

The definitions in this section apply throughout this chapter unless the context clearly requires otherwise.
(1)(a) "Cosmetic" means articles intended:
(i) To be rubbed, poured, sprinkled, or sprayed on, introduced into, or otherwise applied to the human body or any part thereof for cleansing, beautifying, promoting attractiveness, or altering the appearance; or
(ii) For use as a component of any articles under (a)(i) of this subsection.
(b) "Cosmetic" does not include soap.
(2) "Cosmetic animal testing" means the internal or external application or exposure of any cosmetic product, or any cosmetic ingredient or nonfunctional constituent, to the skin, eyes, or any other body part of a live, nonhuman vertebrate.
(3) "Cosmetic ingredient" means any single chemical entity or mixture used as a component in the manufacture of a cosmetic product, as defined in 21 C.F.R. Sec. 700.3(e) on January 1, 2025.
(4) "Cosmetic product" means a finished cosmetic, the manufacture of which has been completed.
(5) "Manufacture" has the same meaning as "to manufacture" in RCW 82.04.120.
(6) "Manufacturer" means any entity required to specify conspicuously its name and place of business on the label of a cosmetic in package form under 21 C.F.R. Sec. 701.12 on January 1, 2025.
(7) "Nonfunctional constituent" means any incidental ingredient as defined in 21 C.F.R. Sec. 701.3(1) on January 1, 2025.
(8) "Supplier" means any entity that provides, whether directly or through a third party, any cosmetic ingredient used by a manufacturer in the formulation of a cosmetic product.
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