Section 173-337-114 - Bisphenols(1)Drink cans.(a)Applicability.(i) Priority consumer products. This subsection applies to drink cans.(ii) This subsection does not apply to food cans.(b)Compliance schedule. The restriction in (c) of this subsection takes effect on January 1, 2025.(c)Restriction.(i) No person may manufacture, sell, or distribute a priority consumer product described in (a) of this subsection that contains a bisphenol-based epoxy can liner, excluding TMBPF-based epoxy can liners. This does not apply to a priority consumer product described in (a) of this subsection manufactured before January 1, 2025.
(ii) Ecology presumes the detection of a bisphenol, excluding TMBPF, indicates a bisphenol-based epoxy can liner.(iii) Manufacturers may rebut this presumption by submitting a statement to ecology that includes the following information.(A) The name and address of the person submitting the statement.(B) A statement that the priority consumer product does not contain a bisphenol-based epoxy can liner. Provide credible evidence supporting that statement and include information, data, or sources relevant to demonstrate that the priority consumer product does not contain a bisphenol-based epoxy can liner.(2)Food cans.(a)Applicability.(i) Priority consumer products. This subsection applies to food cans.(ii) This subsection does not apply to drink cans.(b)Compliance schedule.(i) The reporting requirement in (c) of this subsection takes effect on January 1, 2024.(ii) The reporting party must submit a notification to ecology in accordance with WAC 173-337-060: (B) Annually thereafter by January 31st.(c)Reporting. The manufacturer must provide notice that the priority consumer product described in (a) of this subsection, contains a bisphenol-based epoxy can liner. This does not include TMBPF-based ep-oxy can liners. The manufacturer must provide notice to ecology in accordance with WAC 173-337-060.
(i) Ecology presumes the detection of a bisphenol, excluding TMBPF, indicates a bisphenol-based epoxy can liner.(ii) Manufacturers may rebut this presumption by submitting a statement to ecology that includes the following information. (A) The name and address of the person submitting the statement.(B) A statement that the priority consumer product does not contain a bisphenol-based epoxy can liner. Provide credible evidence supporting that statement and include information, data, or sources relevant to demonstrate that the priority consumer product does not contain a bisphenol-based epoxy can liner.(3)Thermal paper.(a)Applicability.(i) Priority consumer products. This subsection applies to thermal paper.(ii) This subsection does not apply to consumer products regulated by the FDA as medical devices.(b)Compliance schedule. The restriction in (c) of this subsection takes effect on January 1, 2026.(c)Restriction.(i) No person may manufacture, sell, or distribute a priority consumer product described in (a) of this subsection that contains intentionally added bisphenols. This does not apply to a priority consumer product described in (a) of this subsection manufactured before January 1, 2026.
(ii) Ecology presumes the detection of bisphenol concentrations above 200 ppm indicate intentionally added bisphenols.(iii) Manufacturers may rebut this presumption by submitting a statement to ecology that includes the following information.(A) The name and address of the person submitting the statement.(B) A statement that a bisphenol was not intentionally added. Provide credible evidence supporting that statement and include information, data, or sources relevant to demonstrate that a bisphenol was not intentionally added.Wash. Admin. Code § 173-337-114
Adopted by WSR 23-12-044, Filed 5/31/2023, effective 7/1/2023