CPSC Proposes to Amend Definitions of 'Strong Sanitizer' Used for Labeling Requirements
The Consumer Product Safety Commission is proposing to amend its supplemental definition of “strong sanitizer” under the Federal Hazardous Substances Act (FHSA). The FHSA requires cautionary labeling of some household products to alert consumers to hazards, including on products that are strong sanitizers. The FHSA contains the definition of strong sanitizer, but CPSC’s proposed rule would amend regulations containing supplemental definitions of terms included in the statutory definition. Comments on the proposed rule are due by about May 27.
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CPSC also announced the availability of a guidance on strong sensitizers alongside its proposed rule. The guidance is intended to clarify the strong sanitizer definition, and help manufacturers understand how CPSC staff determines whether a substance should be considered a strong sanitizer. The guidance will be available here, although it has not yet been posted at this time, and CPSC’s notice of availability is available here.