USA: Safer Products Restrictions and Reporting
Updated on : 02-02-2025
| The Safer Products Restrictions and Reporting Rule (Chapter 173-337 WAC), adopted in 2023, implements the Safer Products for Washington program. This rule applies to priority consumer products manufactured, distributed, sold, or offered for sale within, or into, the state of Washington that contain a priority chemical.Starting 1 January 2025, manufacturers must follow restrictions on certain consumer products. For other consumer products, if they use intentionally added priority chemicals we identified in the rule, they need to report this to the Washington State Department of Ecology. These reportable products must be reported to Ecology by 31 January 2025.For more detailed information on submission requirements and timelines, and frequently asked questions see our compliance and reporting webpageKey Compliance Deadlines:Restrictions: Restrictions on certain intentionally added priority chemicals took effect on 1 January 2025. Note: If there is a restriction, you do not report.Initial Reporting: Manufacturers, distributors, and retailers required to report must submit their first notification through the High Priority Chemicals Data System (HPCDS) by 31 January 2025. Note: If there is a reporting requirement, the chemical is not restricted. First-time users need to create an HPCDS account before submitting information. Click 'Register' under the login button.See reporting requirements (WAC 173-337-060 for details about the information that must be included in annual reports.Ongoing Reporting: Products tracked beginning 1 January 2024, must be reported by 31 January 2025. Every year thereafter, manufacturers are required to report the previous year's products by 31 January of the following year.ResourcesResource for Complying with the Safer Products for Washington Rule: Electric and Electronic Products is a valuable tool for businesses that manufacture, sell, or distribute electric and electronic products.Exemption Request Process Resource: Safer Products Restrictions and Reporting, Chapter 173-337 WAC can help answer questions about requesting an exemption.For help in multiple languages:Comuníquese con nosotros a hwtrpubs@ecy.wa.gov o al + 1 360-280-5799 si usted necesita ayuda con servicios de interpretación o materiales traducidos a otro idioma.Hãy liên lạc chúng tôi qua điện thư hwtrpubs@ecy.wa.gov hoặc gọi + 1 360-280-5799 nếu quý vị cần trợ giúp thông dịch hoặc tài liệu dịch sang tiếng Việt.통역서비스나 다른 언어로 번역된 자료가 필요하시면 저희에게 이메일 (hwtrpubs@ecy.wa.gov) 또는 전화 (+1 360-280-5799) 로 연락하세요.如需翻譯服務或其它語種材料請發送郵件至 hwtrpubs@ecy.wa.gov或撥打電話 +1 360-280-5799 聯繫我們 |
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