Revised Code of Washington
Chapter 70A.222 - Packages Containing Metals and Toxic Chemicals.
70A.222.005 - Finding.

RCW 70A.222.005
Finding.

The legislature finds and declares that:
(1) The management of solid waste can pose a wide range of hazards to public health and safety and to the environment;
(2) Packaging comprises a significant percentage of the overall solid waste stream;
(3) The presence of heavy metals in packaging is a part of the total concern in light of their likely presence in emissions or ash when packaging is incinerated, or in leachate when packaging is landfilled;
(4) Lead, mercury, cadmium, and hexavalent chromium, on the basis of available scientific and medical evidence, are of particular concern;
(5) The intent of this chapter is to achieve a reduction in toxicity without impeding or discouraging the expanded use of postconsumer materials in the production of packaging and its components.

[ 1991 c 319 § 106. Formerly RCW 70.95G.005.]

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Structure Revised Code of Washington

Revised Code of Washington

Title 70A - Environmental Health and Safety

Chapter 70A.222 - Packages Containing Metals and Toxic Chemicals.

70A.222.005 - Finding.

70A.222.010 - Definitions.

70A.222.020 - Concentration levels.

70A.222.030 - Exemptions.

70A.222.040 - Certificate of compliance.

70A.222.050 - Certificate of compliance—Public access.

70A.222.060 - Prohibition of sale of package.

70A.222.070 - Prohibition on the manufacture, sale, or distribution of certain food packaging—Safer alternatives assessment by department of ecology—Publication of findings—Report to legislature—Prohibition effective date contingent on findings.