Manufacturers and some retailers offering children’s products for sale in Washington must comply with the Children’s Safe Products Reporting Rule (Chapter 173-334 WAC) by reporting the presence and use of certain chemicals. The act restricts the use of priority toxic chemicals in children’s products, including:
- Lead: 90 ppm
- Cadmium: 40 ppm
- Phthalates (six types): 1,000 ppm (individually or combined)
- Organohalogen Flame Retardants (five types): 1,000 ppm
Key Reporting Details:
- Annual Deadline: Reports are due by January 31 each year for products sold the previous year.
- Early Submissions: Reports may be submitted as early as September 15 of the same year.
- No Fees: There are no fees required to submit your report.
Are You Required to Report?
Retailers are encouraged to visit the Children’s Safe Products Reporting website to determine if you fall under the reporting requirements.
