Safer Products for Washington

Public comment period and hearings for Cycle 1.5 rulemaking
We are conducting rulemaking for Chapter 173-337 WAC to adopt restrictions and reporting requirements related to the intentional use of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). Learn more about the documents available for review and how to submit feedback through the following events:
- Public comment period: June 4, 2025 at 12 a.m. until July 20, 2025 at 11:59 p.m. Submit comments online, by mail, email, or verbally at one of our online public hearings.
- Online public hearing: July 9, 2025 at 5:30 p.m. PT via Zoom. (register in advance).
- Online public hearing: July 10, 2025 at 10:00 a.m. PT via Zoom. (register in advance).

Webinars: Cycle 2 Final Priority Products Report
Please join us to learn more about the Cycle 2 Final Identification of Priority Products Report at these informational webinars:
- June 17: 10 a.m. PT online webinar. You can also register in advance on Zoom.
- June 17: 5:30 p.m. PT online webinar. You can also register in advance on Zoom.
We will provide an overview and answer your questions. This report identifies the priority consumer products for Cycle 2 of Safer Products for Washington.
Our Safer Products for Washington program works with the Department of Health to implement the Toxic Pollution Law (Chapter 70A.350 RCW). This law:
Learn more about this law. Click the image to see our Safer Products for Washington story map.
- Reduces the use of toxic chemicals in consumer products by restricting or eliminating those chemicals when safer alternatives are available.
- Creates a pathway to keep harmful chemicals out of the environment.
- Authorizes us to regulate chemicals in consumer products in 5-year cycles.
Learn more about what cycle we are in.
How does this law work?
The law establishes an ongoing process for us to identify and regulate priority chemicals in 5-year cycles. Each cycle consists of four phases:
- Prioritize chemicals.
- Identify products.
- Determine regulatory actions.
- Rulemaking.
While working through the phases, we do technical research, seek public input, consult with Dept. of Health, and report to the Legislature.
What cycle are we in?
There are two active Safer Products for Washington cycles — cycle 1.5 and cycle 2.
To learn more, read the Focus on the Safer Products for Washington Program 2024.
Completed cycles and adopted rules
Cycle 1 adopted: Effective July 1, 2023
On May 31, 2023, we adopted Cycle 1 - Chapter 173-337 WAC – Safer Products Restrictions and Reporting. The adopted rule went into effect July 1, 2023. Some manufacturers, distributors, and retailers must comply with restrictions on some consumer products starting Jan. 1, 2025. Reporting parties must submit the first notification by Jan. 31, 2025.
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Safer Products for Washington
SaferProductsWA@ecy.wa.gov
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