Do cosmetic products need to be reported under Phase 1 of the Federal Plastics Registry?

Answer: The cosmetics themselves don't need to be reported under Phase 1, but the plastic containers they come in, like bottles, jars, or pumps, do count and must be reported if thresholds are met.

These items fall under the Federal Plastics Registry “single-use or disposable products" category, under the “personal hygiene and care products" subcategory. In fact, “personal hygiene and care products” are defined by the Federal Plastics Registry to mean: products intended for the maintenance of personal health, including grooming, brushing teeth, showering, applying makeup, washing or drying face, hands, and body, or any substance or mixture of substances manufactured, sold or represented for use in cleaning, improving or altering the complexion, skin, hair or teeth, and includes deodorants and perfumes.