Children's Safe Products Reporting Rule Guidance

The Children’s Safe Products Reporting Rule identifies what information manufacturers must report annually. Manufacturers must report the presence and use of certain chemicals in children's products offered for sale in Washington. Find out if, how, and what you need to report. This document provides detailed reporting guidance.

The next reporting deadline is Jan. 31, 2019 for products offered for sale in Washington from Sept. 1, 2017 through Dec. 31, 2018. There are no fees for reporting children's products in Washington state.

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Do I need to report?

Are you new to the Children’s Safe Products Act (CSPA) and its reporting requirements? Are you unsure if you have to report? Answer these four questions to find out:

Products in Washington
- Are your products offered for sale in Washington state? This includes all stores and online sales.
Children's product
- Are your products defined as children’s products under the Children’s Safe Products Act?
Chemical of high concern to children
- Does your product contain at least one chemical of high concern to children?
Responsible party
- Are you the person responsible for reporting? For help, check our reporting guidance and read WAC 173-334-090.

If you answered yes to all four questions, follow the directions under "How do I report" to register and report in our database.

If you answered no to any of these questions, you do not have to register and report under CSPA at this time. Sign up for our ListServ to stay informed and receive updates as requirements change.

What do I report?

Manufacturers must report four pieces of information for children's products containing one or more of the Chemicals of High Concern to Children (CHCCs).

Product category
- Submit one report for all products that fit into a single category. Check our guidance on product categories.
Product component
- Indicate which component(s) contain a CHCC. Check our guidance on product components for more information.
Chemical or CHCC concentration
- Report the highest amount of each CHCC found in a product component in each product category. You can report in ranges rather than the exact amount, based either on test results or manufacturing knowledge.
- If the CHCC is intentionally added, you must report any amount above the practical quantitation limit (PQL).
- If the CHCC is present as a contaminant, you must report any amount above 100 parts per million (ppm), unless the manufacturer has a manufacturing control program in place and exercises due diligence to minimize the level of the contaminant.
Chemical Function
- Function of the CHCC in the product component.
- CSPA limits the manufacturing and sale of children's products containing lead, cadmium, and phthalates, and flame retardants in Washington.

Check our guidance on enforcement of lead, cadmium, and phthalate limits for more information.

How do I report?

Now that you know you have to report and what information you need to report, what do you do next?

Companies pay no fees for registering and reporting their children's products in Washington. All CSPA reporting is done through our online database. Each database user begins the process by creating an account in the SecureAccess Washington (SAW) system. This provides an added layer of security and allows users access to multiple online government services with the use of a single user ID and password.

My company has never registered

What if my company has never registered?

Step 1: Sign up for a SecureAccess Washington (SAW) account.

Click “SecureAccess Washington” above.
Complete all six steps to create an account.
Check your email for a confirmation. Click activation link.

Step 2: Register for the CSPA reporting application.

Login to SecureAccess Washington.
Under “Add a New Service,” select "Department of Ecology," located on the right side of the page.
Look for "Children’s Safe Products Act Application." Click "Apply" on the right.

Step 3: Add your organization's information.

You must register your own organization first, even if you are only registering to report on behalf of another company.

Select "My Services."
Select "Children's Safe Products Application."
Fill in your company's information.

My company is already registered

What if I am an employee of a company that has already registered?

We allow each company one account to prevent confusion and duplicates. But, you can register as a user on your company's account.

Step 1: Get your company's PIN from an employee who is already registered.

Please contact us if you have questions about this PIN.

Step 2: Sign up for a SecureAccess Washington (SAW) account.

Click "SecureAccess Washington" above.
Complete all six steps to create an account.
Check your email for a confirmation. Click activation link.

Step 3: Register for the CSPA reporting application.

Login to SecureAccess Washington.
Under “Add a New Service,” select "Department of Ecology," located on the right side of the page.
Look for "Children’s Safe Products Act Application." Click "Apply" on the right.

Step 4: Organization information

Check "Yes" when asked if your organization is already registered.
Enter your organization’s PIN and click "Submit."

Step 5: You will get an email confirmation when your coworker approves your access.

I'm reporting for another company

What if my company reports on behalf of another company?

Step 1: Sign up for a SecureAccess Washington (SAW) account.

Click “SecureAccess Washington” above.
Complete all six steps to create an account.
Check your email for a confirmation. Click activation link.

Step 2: Register for the CSPA reporting application.

Login to SecureAccess Washington.
Under “Add a New Service,” select "Department of Ecology," located on the right side of the page.
Look for "Children’s Safe Products Act Application." Click "Apply" on the right.

Step 3: Organization information

Check "No" when asked if your organization is already registered.
Check "this organization will only report for others" when asked your reporting role.

Step 4: Obtain the PIN for the company for which you will report.

You will use the other company’s PIN when you create reports on their behalf.

When do I report the product category, CHCCs, concentration/range, and function?

Once you complete the registration process, you will be able to submit your product information. See our database guidance for a more detailed explanation.

The next reporting deadline is Jan. 31, 2019 for products offered for sale in Washington from Sept. 1, 2017 through Dec. 31, 2018.

How do I use the reporting database?

You will use the database exclusively to create and manage Children's Safe Products Act reports. You can create, view, edit, delete, copy, and submit reports.

Contact information

Tina Schaefer
Children's Safe Products Act Lead
tina.schaefer@ecy.wa.gov
360-407-6786

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Children's Safe Products Reporting Rule Guidance

I want to...

Do I need to report?

What do I report?

How do I report?

What if my company has never registered?

Step 1: Sign up for a SecureAccess Washington (SAW) account.

Step 2: Register for the CSPA reporting application.

Step 3: Add your organization's information.

What if I am an employee of a company that has already registered?

Step 1: Get your company's PIN from an employee who is already registered.

Step 2: Sign up for a SecureAccess Washington (SAW) account.

Step 3: Register for the CSPA reporting application.

Step 4: Organization information

Step 5: You will get an email confirmation when your coworker approves your access.

What if my company reports on behalf of another company?

Step 1: Sign up for a SecureAccess Washington (SAW) account.

Step 2: Register for the CSPA reporting application.

Step 3: Organization information

Step 4: Obtain the PIN for the company for which you will report.

When do I report the product category, CHCCs, concentration/range, and function?

How do I use the reporting database?

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