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Safer Products Restrictions and Reporting
The United States issued an addendum on 3 December 2025 to the earlier TBT notification G/TBT/N/USA/1958. Addenda often report that a measure was adopted, changed, postponed or withdrawn. The measure was first notified on 6 January 2023. The comment period closed on 20 July 2025.
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Toxic chemicals in consumer products; Environmental protection; Domestic safety; Products of the textile industry; Leather products; Production in the chemical industry; Products of the c
Latest notice (G/TBT/N/USA/1958/Rev.1/Add.2, 3 December 2025)
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Safer Products Restrictions and Reporting
On 20 November 2025, the State of Washington Department of Ecology adopted amendments to Safer Products Restrictions and Reporting (Chapter 173-337 WAC). This rule adopts restrictions and reporting requirements related to the intentional addition of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in the following product categories. The adopted rule restricts the intentional addition of PFAS in: Apparel and accessories. Automotive washes. Cleaning products. The adopted rule requires manufacturers to report the intentional addition of PFAS in: Apparel intended for extreme and extended use. Footwear. Gear for recreation and travel. Automotive waxes. Cookware and kitchen supplies. Firefighting personal protective equipment (PPE). Floor waxes and polishes. Hard surface sealers. Ski waxes. PFAS are a class of toxic chemicals that are used for various functions in consumer products, such as adding water resistance in apparel or to aid in soil or stain removal in cleaning products. Although those qualities have made them widely used in a range of products, many of these chemicals have also been shown to build up in people, animals, and the environment over time. They’re often called 'forever chemicals' because many don’t completely break down in the environment. People can be exposed to PFAS when they use products containing PFAS. Consumer products can also release PFAS into dust or the air. Many PFAS are linked to cancer as well as reproductive and developmental harm in humans. They…
Proposed rule - Washington Department of Ecology proposes to revise Chapter 173-337 WAC: Safer Products Restrictions and Reporting to adopt restrictions and reporting requirements related to the intentional use of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in the following product categories: The proposed rule restricts the intentional use of PFAS in: Apparel and accessories. Automotive washes. Cleaning products. The proposed rule requires manufacturers to report the intentional use of PFAS in: Apparel for extreme and extended use. Footwear. Gear for recreation and travel. Automotive waxes. Cookware and kitchen supplies. Firefighting personal protective equipment. Floor waxes and polishes. Hard surface sealers. Ski waxes. PFAS, known as 'forever chemicals,' don’t break down in the environment. Some build up in species higher up in the food chain, such as humans and orcas. Many PFAS are linked to cancer, harm reproduction and development, and are toxic to fish. Nearly everyone in the United States has PFAS in their blood. Regulating PFAS in consumer products will reduce exposure to these toxic forever chemicals. The restrictions and reporting requirements in the proposed rule: Affect manufacturers, distributors, and retailers of the 12 product categories that operate in Washington State. Apply to covered consumer products sold online and in brick-and-mortar stores. Washington Department of Ecology will host 2 public hearings to share information about the proposed rule…
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AddendumG/TBT/N/USA/1958/Rev.1/Add.2
Safer Products Restrictions and Reporting
On 20 November 2025, the State of Washington Department of Ecology adopted amendments to Safer Products Restrictions and Reporting (Chapter 173-337 WAC). This rule adopts restrictions and reporting requirements related to the intentional addition of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in the following product categories. The adopted rule restricts the intentional addition of PFAS in: Apparel and accessories. Automotive washes. Cleaning products. The adopted rule requires manufacturers to report the intentional addition of PFAS in: Apparel intended for extreme and extended use. Footwear. Gear for recreation and travel. Automotive waxes. Cookware and kitchen supplies. Firefighting personal protective equipment (PPE). Floor waxes and polishes. Hard surface sealers. Ski waxes. PFAS are a class of toxic chemicals that are used for various functions in consumer products, such as adding water resistance in apparel or to aid in soil or stain removal in cleaning products. Although those qualities have made them widely used in a range of products, many of these chemicals have also been shown to build up in people, animals, and the environment over time. They’re often called 'forever chemicals' because many don’t completely break down in the environment. People can be exposed to PFAS when they use products containing PFAS. Consumer products can also release PFAS into dust or the air. Many PFAS are linked to cancer as well as reproductive and developmental harm in humans. They…
AddendumG/TBT/N/USA/1958/Rev.1/Add.1
Safer Products Restrictions and Reporting
In 2019, the Washington State Legislature directed the Washington Department of Ecology, in consultation with the Washington Department of Health, to implement a regulatory program to reduce toxic chemicals in consumer products (Chapter 70A.350 RCW9F). The program, called Safer Products for Washington, is implemented through a four-phase cycle that repeats every five years. This legislative report provides a brief overview of priority consumer products in cycle 2, phase 2 of Safer Products for Washington implementation. This publication is the legislative companion to the Technical Supporting Documentation for Priority Products Report, Safer Products for Washington Cycle 2, Phase 2. Identification of Priority Products: Safer Products for Washington Cycle 2 Implementation Phase 2 Publications:
RevisionG/TBT/N/USA/1958/Rev.1
Comment deadline: Closed on 20 July 2025
Safer Products Restrictions and Reporting
Proposed rule - Washington Department of Ecology proposes to revise Chapter 173-337 WAC: Safer Products Restrictions and Reporting to adopt restrictions and reporting requirements related to the intentional use of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in the following product categories: The proposed rule restricts the intentional use of PFAS in: Apparel and accessories. Automotive washes. Cleaning products. The proposed rule requires manufacturers to report the intentional use of PFAS in: Apparel for extreme and extended use. Footwear. Gear for recreation and travel. Automotive waxes. Cookware and kitchen supplies. Firefighting personal protective equipment. Floor waxes and polishes. Hard surface sealers. Ski waxes. PFAS, known as 'forever chemicals,' don’t break down in the environment. Some build up in species higher up in the food chain, such as humans and orcas. Many PFAS are linked to cancer, harm reproduction and development, and are toxic to fish. Nearly everyone in the United States has PFAS in their blood. Regulating PFAS in consumer products will reduce exposure to these toxic forever chemicals. The restrictions and reporting requirements in the proposed rule: Affect manufacturers, distributors, and retailers of the 12 product categories that operate in Washington State. Apply to covered consumer products sold online and in brick-and-mortar stores. Washington Department of Ecology will host 2 public hearings to share information about the proposed rule…
AddendumG/TBT/N/USA/1958/Add.6
Safer Products Restrictions and Reporting
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: 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…
AddendumG/TBT/N/USA/1958/Add.5
Safer Products Restrictions and Reporting
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, Washington that contain a priority chemical. Manufacturers must comply with restrictions on some consumer products beginning 1 January 2025. They must submit reports if they use intentionally added priority chemicals in other products that were identified in the rule. They must identify and track these products starting from the reporting requirements effective date, 1 January 2024. For more detailed information on submission requirements and timelines, see the compliance and reporting webpage. Key Compliance Deadlines: Restrictions: Restrictions on certain intentionally added priority chemicals take effect 1 January 2025. Note: If there's a restriction, you don't 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 isn't restricted. First-time users need to create an HPCDS account before submitting information. Click 'Register' under the Log in button. See reporting requirements (WAC 173-337-060) for details about the information that must be included in annual reports. Ongoing Reporting: Products tracked…
AddendumG/TBT/N/USA/1958/Add.4
Comment deadline: Closed on 16 December 2024
Safer Products Restrictions and Reporting
The Draft Identification of Priority Products Report to the Legislature identifies draft priority consumer products for Cycle 2 Phase 2 of Safer Products for Washington. The Draft Technical Supporting Documentation for Priority Products Cycle 2 Phase 2 is also published and available for public comment. How to submit comments This public comment period opens 1 November 2024 at 12 a.m. and closes 16 December 2024 at 11:59 p.m. Pacific Time WTO Members and their stakeholders are asked to submit comments to the USA TBT Enquiry Point. Comments received by the USA TBT Enquiry Point from WTO Members and their stakeholders by 4pm Eastern Time on 16 December 2024 will be shared with State of Washington Department of Ecology. When the public comment period ends, we will consider all comments and may change the report based on them. The final report will be published by 1 June 2025. Please refer to G/TBT/N/USA/1958/Add.3 regarding informational webinars to be held 14 November 2024. Translated content is accessible at bottom of page; includes Spanish, Chinese, Vietnamese, and Korean. Washington’s DEC offers free language services about their programs and services for people whose primary language is not English. They can provide written information in a preferred language and interpreters in person or over the telephone. Contact the Language Access team: civilrights@ecy.wa.gov Servicios de Idiomas; 語言服務; 통역/번역 서비스; Dịch vụ thông dịch
AddendumG/TBT/N/USA/1958/Add.3
Safer Products Restrictions and Reporting
The State of Washington Department of Ecology plans to publish the Draft Identification of Priority Products Report in early November, which identifies the draft priority consumer products for Cycle 2. DEC is holding the following online webinars, and will cover the same information during both webinars: Nov. 14 - Morning webinar at 9:30 a.m. (Pacific Time) via Zoom; Nov. 14 - Evening webinar at 5:30 p.m. (Pacific Time) via Zoom DEC will open a public comment period when the report is published to accept comments on the draft report. Cycle 1.5, phase 4: Rulemaking DEC published a report regulating the use of PFAS in certain products and started rulemaking for cycle 1.5. A final rule will be in place by December 2025. In 2022, the Washington State Legislature asked us to create regulatory recommendations for some products that contain PFAS. In cycle 1.5, we’re looking at firefighting PPE (personal protective equipment) and other products from our 2021 PFAS chemical action plan (CAP), like apparel and gear, cleaning products, and motor vehicle washes and waxes. Cycle 2, phase 2: Identify priority chemicals See the published report identifying priority chemicals for cycle 2. DEC will continue working on chemical classes and specific products from cycle 1.5 that require more research and look at 6PPD in motorized vehicle tires. DEC will submit a report to the Legislature that lists the chemicals and chemical classes we plan to focus on for cycle 2. To learn more: Sign up for…
AddendumG/TBT/N/USA/1958/Add.2
Safer Products Restrictions and Reporting
Join us for an informational webinar as we share highlights from the cycle 1.5 Regulatory Determinations Report to the Legislature, a report regulating the use of PFAS in certain products. During this webinar we’ll also discuss the transition to rulemaking for cycle 1.5, ask for your feedback, and answer your questions Cycle 1.5 phases 3 and 4–Regulatory determinations and rulemaking Wednesday 14 August 2024, 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Pacific Time Please register in advance for the Zoom meeting online. Presentation materials will be available before the webinar. Please join us for additional webinars in September 2024 Cycle 1 – Developing compliance resources Thursday 12 September 2024, 10:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Pacific Time We’ll provide an overview and answer frequently asked questions about the regulations in Chapter 173-337 RCW including the exemption application process. There will be an opportunity to ask questions that will inform the compliance support resources we develop. Cycle 1.5 phase 4 – Rulemaking Wednesday 25 September 2024, 9:30 a.m. Pacific Time We’ll provide an update on rule development and ask for your feedback and suggestions. There will be opportunities to share input throughout the rulemaking process. Safer Products for Washington state, 'Stakeholder webpage' The Washington Departments of Ecology and Health will use the web page to share information and draft documents as they implement Chapter 70A.350 Revised Code of Washington (formerly Chapter 70.365…
AddendumG/TBT/N/USA/1958/Add.1
Safer Products Restrictions and Reporting
TITLE: Safer Products Restrictions and Reporting AGENCY: Department of Ecology, State of Washington ACTION: Adopted rule SUMMARY: On 31 May 2023, the Washington State Department of Ecology adopted a new rule, Chapter 173-337 WAC—Safer Products Restrictions and Reporting. This new chapter establishes a regulatory program to reduce toxic chemicals in consumer products and increase product ingredient transparency, as directed by Washington State law. The adopted rule implements the regulatory actions reported to the Washington State Legislature in June 2022; Regulatory Determinations Report to the Legislature: Safer Products for Washington Cycle 1 Implementation Phase 3. It creates reporting requirements and restrictions that apply to priority consumer products that contain priority chemicals, which include: --PFAS in aftermarket stain- and water-resistance treatments, carpets and rugs, and leather and textile furnishings. --Ortho-phthalates in vinyl flooring and in personal care product fragrances. --Organohalogen flame retardants in electric and electronic products. --Flame retardants (as defined in RCW 70A.350.010) in recreational polyurethane foam. --Phenolic compounds in laundry detergent, food and drink can linings, and thermal paper. The rule also addresses existing stock, repair and replacement parts, refurbished products, and previously owned products. It becomes effective on 1 July 2023. Some manufacturers, distributors, and retailers must comply with restrictions on…
Regular notificationG/TBT/N/USA/1958
Comment deadline: Closed on 5 February 2023
Safer Products Restrictions and Reporting
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: PFAS in aftermarket stain- and water-resistance treatments, carpets and rugs, and leather and textile furnishings. Ortho-phthalates in personal care products (fragrances) and vinyl flooring. Organohalogen flame retardants in electric and electronic products. Flame retardants (as defined in RCW 70A.350.010) in recreational polyurethane foam. 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.
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