06-096 C.M.R. ch. 890, § 2 - Definitions
For terms not defined in this chapter, the definitions found in Regulation of Chemical Use in Children's Products, 06-096 C.M.R. ch. 880§1 apply. The following terms, as used in this chapter, have the following meanings:
A.
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.
B.
Clothing. "Clothing" means an
article of cloth or fiber, woven or otherwise assembled, into a material
suitable for wearing on the body and their component parts; examples include
but are not limited to pants, shirts, and outerwear such as gloves, hats, or
raingear, particularly items which are marketed as having water resistant or
repellant properties.
C.
Cookware, tableware, and reusable food and beverage containers.
"Cookware, tableware, and reusable food and beverage containers" means a
container with a lid, cover, cap or nipple that is manufactured or intended for
storing, carrying or transporting food or beverages, including, but not limited
to, baby bottles, spill-proof cups, sports bottles and thermoses, as well as
reusable or disposable dishes, utensils and other articles used in setting a
table and/or serving a meal, including, but not limited to: plates, bowls,
cups/glasses, spoons, knives and forks; this category does not include a
receptacle that contains food or beverage at the time of sale.
D.
Cosmetics and personal care
products. "Cosmetics and personal care products" means a product used on
the body, typically on the skin, hair, eyes, or nails for the purpose of
beautification or adornment, including a product applied to the body 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, and sprays.
E.
Craft
supplies. "Craft supplies" means any art supply sold for the purpose of
making something in a carefully skillful way using one's hands, including but
not limited to specialty papers, glue, writing utensils, and color
enhancers.
F.
Electronic
device. "Electronic device" means a consumer product which displays
information in the visual form, including but not limited to computers,
television, cell phone, or a monitor, and also includes hand-held electronic
devices.
G.
Footwear.
"Footwear" means an article intended to be worn on the feet, such as shoes,
slippers, or boots.
H.
Household furniture and furnishings. "Household furniture and
furnishings" means consumer products that are large, movable items used to make
a space livable, including but not limited to bed frames, upholstered couches
or chairs, tables, desks, and storage units; and, other consumer products
intended for use as decorative accessories for a house or room, including but
not limited to bedding, textiles, ornaments, mirrors and frames, curtains and
carpeting.
I.
Perfluorooctane
sulfonic acid ("PFOS") and its salts. "Perfluorooctane sulfonic acid
("PFOS") and its salts" means the chemical having the molecular formula
C8HF17O3S
and Chemical Abstract Service Registry Number (CAS RN) of 1763-23-1, and
includes its salts identified as the following: potassium perfluorooctane
sulfonate (CAS RN 2795-39-3), lithium perfluorooctane sulfonate (CAS RN
29457-72-5), ammonium perfluorooctane sulfonate (CAS RN 29081-56-9), and
diethanolammonium perfluorooctane sulfonate (CAS RN 70225-14-8).
J.
Sleepwear. "Sleepwear" means
any product of wearing apparel such as nightgowns, pajamas, or similarly
related items, such as robes, intended to be worn primarily for sleeping or
activities related to sleeping.
K.
Toy. "Toy" means a product designed or intended by the
manufacturer for use by a child when the child plays. "Toy" does not include
helmets, goggles or other personal protective equipment designed to protect the
wearer's body from injury during sports and recreation activities.
NOTE: For the definition of "children's product" see Toxic Chemicals in Children's Products, 38 M.R.S. §1691(7) or Department rule, 06-096 C.M.R. ch. 880 §1(G).
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