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Matched Legal Cases: ['§ 108920', '§ 8', '§ 332', '§ 1609', '§ 6', '§ 325', '§ 37', '§ 37', '§ 453', '§ 453', '§ 23', '§ 2971', '§ 19821', '§ 115', '§ 325', '§ 27', '§ 23']

State Regulation of Flame Retardants in Consumer Products
Back Flame Retardants in Consumer Products
State Statutes Regulating PBDEs
Other State Statutes Addressing PBDEs
Polybrominated diphenylethers (PBDEs) are used widely as flame retardants in a number of consumer products, including mattresses, furniture foam, consumer electronics, wire insulation, draperies and upholstery. However, there is concern about the potential environmental and human health effects of PBDEs. Studies have shown that PBDEs accumulate in the environment and living organisms. These compounds have also been associated with liver toxicity, thyroid toxicity, and neurodevelopmental toxicity in humans.
State legislative activity has focused on three types of PBDEs: pentaBDE, octaBDE and decaBDE. Twelve states and the District of Columbia regulate pentaBDE and octaBDE in certain consumer products. Of these, eight states and the District of Columbia also have laws regulating decaBDEs or have authorized studies into its environmental or human health effects. Illinois, Indiana, Minnesota, New York and Rhode Island require manufacturers of certain electronic products to notify the state if their products exceed the European Union’s maximum concentration values for PBDEs. Minnesota also requires that PBDE-free equipment, supplies and products be made available for purchase and use by state agencies. Two states--New York and California--have laws regarding TRIS in children’s products.
For current state legislation addressing PBDEs, visit NCSL’s Environmental Health Legislation Database.
State Statutes Regulating PBDEs Flame Retardants in Consumer Products State
West's Ann.Cal.Health & Safety Code § 108920 to 108923
Prohibits a person from manufacturing, processing or distributing a product, or a flame- retarded part of a product, containing more than one-tenth of 1 percent of pentaBDE or octaBDE, except for products containing small quantities of PBDEs that are produced or used for scientific research on the health or environmental effects of PBDEs.
DC ST § 8-108.02
Prohibits a person from manufacturing, selling or distributing any product containing pentaBDE or octaBDE except certain vehicle parts. Prohibits manufacture, sale or distribution of certain products containing decaBDE by 2014. Mattresses, furniture and television or computer monitors containing decaBDE are prohibit beginning in 2013. Exempts certain vehicle parts, recycling activities, and existing retailer inventory. Hawaii
HRS § 332D-1 to 332D-3
Prohibits a person from manufacturing, processing or distributing a product, or a flame-retarded part of a product, containing more than one-tenth of one per cent, by mass, of pentaBDE, octaBDE, or any other chemical formulation that is part of these classifications. This prohibition does not apply to the processing of metallic recyclables containing pentaBDE or octaBDE.
410 ILCS 48/1 to 48/99
Prohibits a person from manufacturing, processing or distributing a product, or a flame- retarded part of a product, containing more than one-tenth of 1 percent of pentaBDE or octaBDE. Exempts used products and the processing of recyclable material containing pentaBDE or octaBDE. Authorizes a study of the health and environmental effects of decaBDE.
38 M.R.S.A. § 1609
Prohibits a person from selling or distributing a product containing more than 0.1% of the "penta" or "octa" mixtures of polybrominated diphenyl ethers. Prohibits a person from manufacturing, selling or distributing certain products containing the "deca" mixture of polybrominated diphenyl ethers. These products include mattresses, mattress pads, upholstered furniture, shipping pallets, televisions, and computers. Exempts transportation vehicles and parts, parts and equipment used in industrial manufacturing, and electronic cable and wiring used in power transmission. Requires manufacturers of products containing PBDE to notify retailers of prohibitions. Maryland
MD Code, Environment, § 6-1201 to -1205
Prohibits a person from manufacturing, processing or distributing a product, or a flame- retarded part of a product, containing more than one-tenth of 1 percent of pentaBDE or octaBDE. Prohibits the manufacture, lease, sale or distribution of certain products containing decaBDE. Makes certain exemptions.
M.C.L.A. 324.14721 to .14725
Prohibits the manufacturing, processing or distribution of products or materials containing than 1/10 of 1% of penta-BDE or octa-BDE. Authorizes PBDE advisory committee to study human health and environmental risks of PBDEs.
M.S.A. § 325E.385 and .386
Prohibits a person from manufacturing, processing or distributing a product or flame-retardant part of a product containing more than one-tenth of one percent of pentabromodiphenyl ether or octabromodiphenyl ether by mass. Makes certain exemptions. New York
McKinney's ECL § 37-0111
Prohibits a person from manufacturing, processing or distributing a product, or a flame-retardant part of a product, containing more than one-tenth of one per centum of pentabrominated diphenyl ether or octabrominated diphenyl ether, by mass. Makes certain exemptions. McKinney's ECL § 37-0701 to 0709
Bans the sale of products designed for use by children under the age of 3 years containing TRIS beginning December 1, 2013. Exempts items for resale. Oregon
O.R.S. § 453.005
Lists pentaBDE, octaBDE and decaBDE as hazardous substances and therefore subject to labeling and product restrictions under O.R.S. §§ 453.005 to 435.185.
Gen.Laws 1956, § 23-13.4-1
Codifies legislative finding that the state should develop a precautionary approach regarding the production, use, storage, and disposal of products containing brominated fire retardants. Prohibits a person from manufacturing, processing or distributing a product or a flame-retardant part of a product containing more than one-tenth ( 1/10 %) of one percent (1%) of pentaBDE or octaBDE. Makes certain exemptions. Authorizes a study of the health and environmental effects of decaBDE.
9 V.S.A. § 2971
Prohibits a person from manufacturing, processing or distributing a product, or a flame- retarded part of a product, containing greater than 0.1 percent of pentaBDE or octaBDE by weight. Prohibits a person from manufacturing, selling or distributing certain products containing the deca BDE. These products include mattresses, mattress pads, upholstered furniture, televisions, and computers. Exempts motor vehicles and parts, and the sale or resale of used products. Requires manufacturers of products containing decaBDE to notify retailers of prohibitions. Requires decaBDE be replaced with safer alternatives. Washington
West's RCWA 70.76.005 to .110
Prohibits a person from manufacturing, selling or distributing noncombustible products containing pentaBDE and octaBDE. Makes certain exemptions. Prohibits a person from manufacturing, selling or distributing mattresses containing the deca BDE. This prohibition extends to upholstered furniture, televisions, and computers if the state, in consultation with a fire safety committee, finds that a safer and technically feasible alternative to decaBDE is available. Requires manufacturers of products containing PBDEs to notify retailers of the prohibitions. Other State Statutes Addressing PBDEs
West's Ann.Cal.Health & Safety Code § 19821
Identifies tris as a potential carcinogen. Authorizes the state Fire Marshal and the Dept. of Consumer Affairs to educate consumers regarding the identification of clothing, particularly children’s clothing, treated with tris or other hazardous chemicals that have been banned by the State.
Requires certain electronic manufacturers to submit registration to the state that discloses whether any covered electronic device exceeds the maximum concentration values established for lead, mercury, cadmium, hexavalent chromium, polybrominated biphenyls (PBBs), and polybrominated diphenyl ethers (PBDEEs) under the European Union standards.
IC 13-20.5-1-1
Requires video display device manufacturers to submit registration to the state that discloses whether any covered video display device exceeds the maximum concentration values established for lead, mercury, cadmium, hexavalent chromium, polybrominated biphenyls (PBBs), and polybrominated diphenyl ethers (PBDEEs) under the European Union standards.
M.S.A. § 115A.1312
M.S.A. § 325E.387
Requires that the commissioner of administration make available for purchase and use by all state agencies equipment, supplies, and other products that do not contain polybrominated diphenyl ethers. Requires state to review the commercial use and health and environmental risks of decaBDE. New York
McKinney's ECL § 27-2605
Gen.Laws 1956, § 23-24.10-9
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