Code of Maine Rules › 06 - DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION › 096 - DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION - GENERAL › Chapter 885 - DESIGNATION OF FORMALDEHYDEAS A PRIORITY CHEMICAL AND REGULATION OF FORMALDEHYDE IN CHILDREN'S PRODUCTS › Section 096-885-2 - Definitions

Current through 2024-29, July 17, 2024
For terms not defined in this chapter, the definitions found
				  in
Regulation of Chemical Use in Children's Products,
06-096
				  CMR ch.880(1), apply. The following terms, as used in this chapter, have the
				  following meanings:
A.
Bedding.
"Bedding" means materials used to provide a designated space
				for a child to sleep, including but not limited to bed linen such as a sheet or
				pillow, vital bed components such as a mattress and mattress cover, and bed
				framing.
B.
Child care
				article.
"Child care article" means a children's product designed or
				intended by the manufacturer to facilitate sleep or the feeding of children or
				to help children with sucking or teething.
C.
Clothing.
"Clothing" means an
				article of cloth or fiber, woven or otherwise assembled, into a material
				suitable for wearing on a child's body, and their component parts (examples
				include but are not limited to sleepwear, pants, shirts, and outerwear such as
				gloves or hats).
D.
Cosmetics.
"Cosmetics" means a product used on the body of a child under
				the age of 12 years, typically on the skin, eyes, or nails, for the purpose of
				beautification or adornment.
E.
Craft Supplies.
"Craft Supplies" means any art supply sold for the
				use of a child under the age of 12 years for the purpose of making something in
				a carefully skillful way using one's hands.
F.
Embellishment.
"Embellishment" means a decorative detail meant to be worn by a child under the
				age of 12 years (i.e. in hair, on the skin, or on clothing).
G.
Footwear.
"Footwear" means an
				article intended to be worn on the feet of a child under the age of 12 years,
				such as shoes or slippers.
H.
Formaldehyde.
"Formaldehyde" means the chemical compound
				symbolized as "CH, 06-096 CMR ch.881(6).
I.
Game.
"Game" means a
				children's product sold for use by a child under the age of 12 years which is
				either for entertainment or educational purposes and requires that the user
				touch various components.
J.
Jewelry.
"Jewelry" means decorative objects or ornament worn on a child
				under the age of 12 years for adornment, such as a necklace, bracelet,
				earrings, or ring (see also "Embellishment").
K.
Occasion Supply.
"Occasion
				Supply" means a children's product used as specialty supplies for an atypical
				event as either decoration on a child under the age of 12 years (i.e. costume)
				or as party favors (such assouvenirs, noise makers or party hats used at
				juvenile events such as birthday parties) intended to be touched by the
				user.
L.
Personal
				Accessory.
"Personal Accessory" means a children's product worn on a
				child under the age of 12 years for the purpose of emphasizing a
				style.
M.
Personal Care
				Product.
"Personal Care Product" means a children's product intended to
				be applied to the body of a child under the age of 12 years for hygienic care
				or treatment (such as skin, hair, eyes, ears, mouth, or nails), including but
				not limited to creams, soaps, oils, bath additives, mouthwash, powders, or
				sprays.
N.
Safety
				Seat.
"Safety Seat" means a device, except Type I or Type II seat belts,
				which meets the federal definition within 49 CFR section 571, and is designed
				for use in a motor vehicle or aircraft to restrain, seat, or position children
				who weigh 36 kilograms (kg) or less, and includes backless child restraint
				systems commonly referred to as a booster seat.
O.
School Supply.
"School
				Supply" means children's product commonly used by a student in the course of
				their education such as pencil cases, rulers, specialty bags, or
				lunchboxes.
P.
Toy.
"Toy" means a children's product designed or intended by the manufacturer for a
				child under 12 years of age for use when the child plays. "Toy" does not
				include helmets, masks, goggles or other personal protective equipment designed
				to protect the wearer's body from injury during sports and recreation
				activities.
For the definition of "children's product" see Toxic
					 Chemicals in Children's Products,
					  38 M.R.S.A.
					 §1691(7) or Department
					 rule, 06-096 CMR ch.880(1)(G).