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ISSA LARU—Save the Date for the 2024 ISSA Clean Advocacy Summit
October 20, 2023
Welcome to the latest ISSA Legislative & Regulatory Update, a biweekly roundup of the public-policy issues currently impacting the full cleaning supply chain. This update touches on ISSA announcing the dates for the 2024 Clean Advocacy Summit in Washington, DC; upcoming MoCRA deadlines; ISSA requesting member feedback on the proposed DOL expansion of overtime eligibility; and more.
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ISSA Advocacy
ISSA Announces Dates for 2024 Clean Advocacy Summit
ISSA will once again host the Clean Advocacy Summit, the premier Capitol Hill fly-in event for the cleaning industry April 10-11, 2024, in Washington, DC at the brand-new Royal Sonesta Capitol Hill hotel! Learn more
Warning: MoCRA Deadlines Ahead!
December 29, 2023, is fast approaching and marks the effective date for several major MoCRA requirements—most notably facility registration and cosmetic-product listing.
The Modernization of Cosmetics Regulation Act of 2022 (MoCRA) added Section 607 of the Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act that requires:
- Facilities that manufacture or process cosmetic products for U.S. distribution to register the facility with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA); and
- “Responsible Persons” (i.e., manufacturer or distributor whose name appears on the product) to list cosmetic products and ingredients with the FDA.
Note: The definition of “cosmetic products” includes products such as body and hand washes, as well as cleansing wipes intended for use on the body or parts thereof.
Draft Guidance – In anticipation of the impending December 29 deadline, the FDA recently issued draft guidance for industry titled Registration and Listing of Cosmetic Product Facilities and Products (“Draft Guidance”). ISSA prepared a summary based on the Draft Guidance to assist ISSA members subject to MoCRA in meeting their new facility registration and product-listing obligations. Learn more
Input Requested: Proposed DOL Expansion of Overtime Eligibility
On August 30, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) announced a proposed rule change to overtime pay regulations under the Fair Labor Standards Act. The proposal aims to modify the criteria for the executive, administrative, and professional exemption from overtime pay eligibility. Current regulations exempt employees from receiving overtime pay if they have a salary of US$35,568 per year or above. DOL proposes raising that threshold to $60,209 per year, marking a nearly 70% increase. The proposal also includes automatic increases to this threshold every three years, regardless of economic conditions at the time. ISSA plans to submit comments on the proposal to DOL. To do so, we are gathering information from members like you about the possible impact that these changes would have on your cleaning business and workers. Please complete this short survey by October 24. Take the survey now
Include Government Affairs as Part of Your ISSA Show Experience
Your ISSA Government Affairs Team has a plethora of activities for you to partake in as part of ISSA Show North America 2023 in Las Vegas, Nevada, November 13-16. Government Affairs will host:
- Hot Topics: Cleaning Products Workshop 2023 – November 13 • 8 am-5 pm • Mandalay Bay
Ensure your continued success in the marketplace by attending this one-day, live workshop that will address the latest regulatory, legislative, and sustainability issues along with other trending topics that impact the manufacturing, packaging, marketing, and sale of household and commercial cleaning products. Separate registration from the show is required to participate in the workshop. - Industry Leaders Roundtable – November 14 • 1:30 pm-2 pm • Solve For X Booth #1477
Hear from leaders representing different segments of the cleaning industry, including manufacturing, distribution, and cleaning services. - End Period Poverty Service Project – November 14 • 2 pm-4 pm • ISSA Experience Hub
ISSA invites show attendees to help fill 500 personal-care bags to be distributed to those in need in the local community by Purse Power, a Nevada charity. - Government Affairs Happy Hour – November 14 • 4 pm-5 pm • ISSA Experience Hub
Come meet the ISSA Government Affairs Team, talk politics, network, and enjoy a complimentary drink on us! - How to Maintain Period-Friendly Bathrooms – November 15 • 2:30 pm-3 pm • Solve For X Booth #1477
ISSA and its Hygieia Network invite you to learn about what period poverty is, what is being done to address the issue, and why more buildings are providing period-friendly bathrooms.
Be sure to stop by our Government Affairs Booth in the ISSA Experience Hub and say hello to your Government Affairs Team! Learn more
October Period-Product Drive
Menstrual-care products are a basic necessity, yet not everyone has access to them. ISSA is proudly sponsoring Women in Government Relations’ fifth annual Period Product Drive now through the end of October. Your donation to this drive can make a significant difference and help ensure that no one has to go without. Donated products will be delivered to the Greater DC Diaper Bank. Our goal is to surpass 15,000 individually donated products. Donate today
State News
CA Governor Prevents PFAS Prohibitions
Last week, California Governor Gavin Newsom vetoed three pieces of legislation that sought to ban per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS)-containing cleaning products, menstrual goods, and artificial turf in the state. Learn more
CA Governor Signs Law Requiring Big Businesses to Disclose Emissions
Large businesses in California will have to disclose a wide range of emissions under a new law that Governor Gavin Newsom signed—the most sweeping mandate of its kind in the nation, AP reported. Learn more
WA Minimum Wage to Increase
Washington State’s minimum wage will increase to US$16.28 an hour in January, up 54 cents from the current rate, according to The Columbian. The Washington Department of Labor and Industries calculates the minimum wage for the coming year based on federal estimates of price increases. The 3.37% increase reflects rising costs of housing, food, medical care, and other expenses as shown in the Consumer Price Index. Learn more
