Critical Infrastructure and Security Agency (CISA) COVID-19 Guidance

Guidance on the Essential Critical Infrastructure Workforce

The Critical Infrastructure and Security Agency (CISA) (part of The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS)) updated its COVID-19 guidance on Friday, April 17 identifying Critical Infrastructure.

The updated guidance now includes personal care products, including manufacturers and distribution workers (e.g., ingredient suppliers, technicians, logistics and warehouse operators, printers, packagers, distributors). The previous CISA COVID-19 Guidance included producers of hygiene products which also remains in this updated guidance in addition to personal care products.

While the guidance is not legally binding, many state and local orders have been referencing the DHS/CISA COVID-19 guidance and outlining specific measures for the particular jurisdiction. Members should continue to check the applicable orders for your relevant jurisdiction(s).

We see this as an improvement to the previous guidance as PCPC had been advocating for continued consumer access to these essential products.  We will continue to advocate for personal care and hygiene products to be considered critical infrastructure across all jurisdictions around the globe.

If you have any questions, please contact Meredith Simpson at simpsonm@personalcarecouncil.org.