U.S Regulations on PFAS Round Up for Toys
Due to toxicity and bioaccumulation of PFAS. There are many countries have imposed restrictions on PFAS on various products. The following is the summary of the PFAS related regulations on Toys for US market for your quick reference.
Please be aware that Maine H.P. 1113 – L.D. 1503 is already effective on 1 January 2023. Per this regulation, products for sale in Maine containing intentionally added PFAS, the manufacturer shall submit a written notification to the Department of Environmental Protection.
California AB 1817 prohibits textile articles (including the textile material in toys) that contain PFAS in California from January 2025.
Manufacturers should take immediate action to ensure the compilation of the regulations to minimize the risk.
Summary of Recently Passed U.S. State Requirements
Toy: High risk material such as fabric, coated materials, leather, paper, wood with waterproof, anti-stain, anti-oil or non-stick properties are suggested to test.
| State |
Requirement |
Effective Date |
Colorado
(For toy chest with upholstered lid) |
Prohibited if intentionally introduced |
January 1, 2024 |
| California |
1) Prohibited if either intentionally added that has
a functional or technical effect, or
2) ≥ 100 ppm as total organic fluorine(Commencing January 1, 2025);
≥ 50 ppm as total organic fluorine(Commencing January 1, 2027) |
- January 1, 2025
(100ppm)
- January 1, 2027
(50ppm)
|
| Maine |
Prohibited if intentionally introduced |
January 1, 2030 |
| Washington CHCC |
PFOA and related substances, PFOS and its salts: Reporting if over PQL as intentionally added or over 100 ppm as contaminants |
Augest 21, 2011 |
| Vermont CHCC |
PFOA, PFOS and its salts, Perfluorohexane sulfonic acid (PFHxS), Perfluoroheptanoic acid (PFHpA), Perfluorononanoic acid (PFNA):
Reporting if over PQL as intentionally added or over 100 ppm as contaminants |
- June 10, 2014
(For PFOA and PFOS and its salts)
- July 1, 2022
(For PFHxS,
PFHpAand PFNA)
|
| Oregon HPCCCH |
PFOS and its salts: : Reporting if over PQL as intentionally added or over 100 ppm as contaminants |
January 1, 2018 |
| Maine |
PFOS or its salts: Reporting if over PQL as intentionally added or over 100 ppm as contaminants |
July 28, 2020 |
| Maine |
Peporting if intentionally introduced |
January 1, 2023 |
Remark: The information in this document is for reference only. For detail shall reference to the original regulations.
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