(1) Authority. Chapter 70A.560 Revised Code of Washington (RCW) authorizes the Washington state department of ecology (ecology) to implement, administer, and enforce chapter 70A.560 RCW.
(2) Purpose. The goal of this chapter is to implement chapter 70A.560 RCW. This chapter ensures the safety of cosmetic products and protects Washington residents, particularly people with higher toxic exposures.
(a) This chapter implements chapter 70A.560 RCW by establishing:
(i) Definitions to supplement those in RCW 70A.560.010.
(ii) Ecology's determination of chemicals used in cosmetic products that release formaldehyde (formaldehyde releasers), which are additionally restricted in cosmetic products (RCW 70A.560.020 (1)(c) and 70A.560.030 (2)(b) and (c)).
(iii) Other generally applicable provisions pertaining to ecology's administration and enforcement of chapter 70A.560 RCW.
(b) This chapter implements chapter 70A.560 RCW by clarifying:
(i) The restrictions pertaining to cosmetic products that contain the chemicals or compounds specified in RCW 70A.560.020 (1)(a) through (h), and lead and lead compounds specified in RCW 70A.560.020(2).
(ii) How ecology will enforce the restriction on cosmetic products that contain intentionally added formaldehyde, which takes effect January 1, 2025.
[Statutory Authority: Chapter 70A.560 RCW and RCW 70A.02.060. WSR 25-18-057 (Order 24-01), s 173-339-010, filed 8/28/25, effective 9/28/25.]