NOTIFICATION
Addendum
The following communication, dated 29 January
2025, is being circulated at the request of the delegation of the United
States of America.
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Title: Safer
Products Restrictions and Reporting
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Starting 1 January 2025, manufacturers must follow restrictions on
certain consumer products. For other consumer products, if they use
intentionally added priority chemicals 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.
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Description: 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
webpage.
Key Compliance
Deadlines:
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Restrictions: Restrictions on certain intentionally added priority
chemicals took effect on 1 January 2025. Note: If there is a restriction, you
do not report.
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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.
o_ First-time users need to create an HPCDS account before submitting information. Click '_Register' under the login button.
o_ See reporting requirements (WAC 173-337-060) for details about the information that
must be included in annual reports.
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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.
Resources
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Resource 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.
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Exemption Request Process
Resource: Safer Products Restrictions and Reporting, Chapter 173-337 WAC can help answer questions about
requesting an exemption.
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