USA/1958
WTO/TBT
US Etats-Unis d'Amérique
  • 13 - Environnement, Protection de la santé, Sécurité
  • 59 - Industrie textile et technologie de cuir
  • 71 - Génie chimique
  • 97 - Équipement ménager et commercial, Loisirs, Sports
2023-02-05
2023-01-11

Toxic chemicals in consumer products; Environmental protection (ICS code(s): 13.020); Domestic safety (ICS code(s): 13.120); Products of the textile industry (ICS code(s): 59.080); Leather products (ICS code(s): 59.140.35); Production in the chemical industry (ICS code(s): 71.020); Products of the chemical industry (ICS code(s): 71.100); Furniture (ICS code(s): 97.140); Non-textile floor coverings (ICS code(s): 97.150)

Safer Products Restrictions and Reporting; (17 page(s), in English)

Proposed rule - The Washington Department of Ecology proposes a new rule, Chapter 173-337 WAC – Safer Products Restrictions and Reporting; Washington Administrative Code (WAC). This new chapter aims to reduce toxic chemicals in consumer products and implements Chapter 70A.350 RCW; Revised Code of Washington (RCW). Ecology started the second phase of this rulemaking which opens the formal public comment period.

This rulemaking proposes to:

·         Implement regulatory actions reported to the Washington State Legislature in June 2022. Review the Final Regulatory Determinations Report.

·         Create reporting requirements or restrictions that apply to priority consumer products that contain priority chemicals. These include:

o    PFAS in aftermarket stain- and water-resistance treatments, carpets and rugs, and leather and textile furnishings.

o    Ortho-phthalates in personal care products (fragrances) and vinyl flooring.

o    Organohalogen flame retardants in electric and electronic products.

o    Flame retardants (as defined in RCW 70A.350.010) in recreational polyurethane foam.

o    Phenolic compounds in laundry detergent, food and drink can linings, and thermal paper.

Include provisions for repair and replacement parts, refurbished products, and previously owned products.