Section 096-885-2 - DefinitionsFor 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.06- 096 C.M.R. ch. 885, § 2
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).