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Read. Follow. Verify.Congressional Hearing on Microbeads in Cosmetic Products
Record date · January 1, 2016
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What This Bill Does
This document is a transcript record of a May 1, 2015, House hearing regarding the use of plastic in personal care products. The hearing focused on the environmental impact of these materials and discussed legislative efforts, specifically H.R. 1321, to address their use.
The hearing examined potential federal regulations on the use of plastic in consumer products, which directly impacts the manufacturing standards for cosmetic companies and environmental water quality policies.
Who It Affects
Groups the bill's text affects, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.
Cosmetic and personal care product manufacturers
These companies face potential changes to product formulation requirements and manufacturing standards.
Environmental advocacy groups
These groups are involved in advocating for policies to reduce plastic pollution in waterways.
Key Facts
- The Subcommittee on Health held a hearing on May 1, 2015, to discuss the regulation of plastic microbeads in cosmetics.
- The hearing specifically reviewed H.R. 1321, a bill concerning the use of microbeads.
- Witnesses included representatives from state environmental agencies, state legislatures, environmental advocacy groups, and the personal care product industry.
- The Personal Care Products Council provided testimony regarding industry perspectives on microbead regulation.
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- The Alliance for the Great Lakes provided testimony regarding the environmental impact of microbeads.
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Transition to Federal Regulation
The hearing marks a shift from state-level environmental concerns regarding microbeads to a federal legislative approach.
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