RCW 70A.455.030
Use of terms on label.
(1) Except as provided in this chapter, no producer may sell, offer for sale, or distribute for use in this state a plastic product that is labeled with the term "biodegradable," "degradable," "decomposable," "oxo-degradable," or any similar form of those terms, or in any way imply that the plastic product will break down, fragment, biodegrade, or decompose in a landfill or other environment.
(2) This section does not apply to biodegradable mulch film that meets the required testing and has the appropriate third-party certifications.
[ 2022 c 180 § 811; 2019 c 265 § 3. Formerly RCW 70.360.030.]
NOTES:
Findings—Intent—Scope of authority of chapter 180, Laws of 2022—2022 c 180: See notes following RCW 70A.205.007.
Structure Revised Code of Washington
Title 70A - Environmental Health and Safety
Chapter 70A.455 - Plastic Product Degradability.
70A.455.010 - Findings—Intent.
70A.455.030 - Use of terms on label.
70A.455.040 - Requirements for a product labeled "compostable."
70A.455.050 - Film bags—Identification.
70A.455.060 - Plastic food service products/film products—Identification.
70A.455.080 - Submission of information demonstrating compliance with chapter—Other information.
70A.455.090 - Enforcement of chapter—Penalties—Enforcement.