Toxic-Free Kids Act: Implementation of Phase 3

On 1st March 2021, the Oregon Health Authority published  Phase 3 of the Toxic-Free Kids Act which requires manufacturers of children's products sold in Oregon to report products that contain one or more high priority chemicals of concern for children's health (HPCCCH), and ultimately remove these chemicals, look for an alternative to make the product less hazardous  or seek a waiver approved by the Authority.

This Phase indicates detailed requirements for manufacturers of three specific categories of children's products:

• Children under three years old;

• "mouthable" items, per ORS 431A.253(8); and

• Children's cosmetics.

For getting the HPCCCH list, consult the Oregon Health Authority website here.