The Safer Products Restrictions and Reporting Rule, adopted in 2023, regulates consumer products in Washington containing priority chemicals. Effective January 1, 2025, manufacturers must comply with restrictions on certain products containing these chemicals. Prior to this, starting January 1, 2024, manufacturers, distributors, and retailers must begin tracking and reporting affected products.
Key compliance deadlines include:
- Restrictions: Certain chemicals are restricted starting January 1, 2025. If restricted, no report is required.
- Initial Reporting: Manufacturers and distributors must submit their first reports by January 31, 2025, through the High Priority Chemicals Data System (HPCDS).
- Ongoing Reporting: Products tracked from January 1, 2024, must be reported by January 31, 2025, with annual reports due each year by January 31st.
For assistance, the Ecology team has launched a new compliance and reporting webpage with detailed information on restrictions, reporting requirements, and resources. Businesses should also review resources specific to electric and electronic products. First-time users must create an HPCDS account before submitting reports.
For more information, visit the Safer Products for Washington webpage or contact the team at [email protected] or 360-280-5799.
