100.285 Reduction of toxics in packaging.
(1) Definition. In this section, “packaging component" means any individual assembled part of a package, including any interior or exterior blocking, bracing, cushioning, weatherproofing, coating, closure, ink or label.
(2) Restriction. Except as provided in sub. (3), a manufacturer or distributor may not sell a package, packaging material or packaging component with a total concentration of lead, cadmium, mercury plus hexavalent chromium that exceeds:
(a) Beginning on June 1, 1992, 600 parts per million.
(b) Beginning on June 1, 1993, 250 parts per million.
(c) Beginning on June 1, 1994, 100 parts per million.
(3) Exceptions.
(a) Before June 1, 1996, sub. (2) does not apply with respect to a package, packaging material or packaging component made from recycled materials.
(b) Subsection (2) does not apply with respect to a package, packaging material or packaging component if a higher total concentration of lead, cadmium, mercury plus hexavalent chromium is necessary to meet federal health or safety requirements.
(c) Subsection (2) does not apply with respect to a package, packaging material or packaging component for which there is no feasible alternative that satisfies the limitations in sub. (2).
(d) Subsection (2) does not apply with respect to lead foil purchased and used on or before December 31, 1992, to wrap the opening of a bottle that contains intoxicating liquor, as defined in s. 125.02 (8), or to any package that contains intoxicating liquor, as defined in s. 125.02 (8), if the package was filled and sealed on or before December 31, 1992.
(5) No penalty. A person who violates sub. (2) is not subject to a penalty.
(6) Report. The department shall review the effectiveness of subs. (1) to (5) and shall report the results of the review, including a recommendation of whether enforcement provisions and penalties should be instituted, on or before June 1, 1993, to the governor and to the chief clerk of each house of the legislature for distribution under s. 13.172 (2).
History: 1989 a. 335; 1991 a. 36.
Structure Wisconsin Statutes & Annotations
Wisconsin Statutes & Annotations
Chapter 100 - Marketing; trade practices.
100.01 - Produce wholesalers, unfair conduct, liability for damages.
100.02 - Commission merchants, duties, must account.
100.025 - Classification of dairy heifer calves.
100.04 - Livestock production contracts.
100.05 - Butter and cheese manufacturers; accounts accessible.
100.057 - Wisconsin cheese logotype.
100.07 - Milk payments; audits.
100.14 - Uniform labels and trademarks.
100.15 - Regulation of trading stamps.
100.16 - Selling with pretense of prize; in-pack chance promotion exception.
100.174 - Mail-order sales regulated.
100.175 - Dating service contracts.
100.177 - Fitness center and weight reduction center contracts.
100.178 - Fitness center staff requirements.
100.18 - Fraudulent representations.
100.182 - Fraudulent drug advertising.
100.183 - Fraud, advertising foods.
100.184 - Advertising foods for sale.
100.185 - Fraud, advertising musical performances.
100.186 - Linseed oil, white lead, zinc oxide, turpentine; standards; sale.
100.187 - Sale of honey and Wisconsin certified honey; rules, prohibitions.
100.19 - Distribution methods and practices.
100.195 - Unfair billing for consumer goods or services.
100.197 - Patent notifications.
100.20 - Methods of competition and trade practices.
100.201 - Unfair trade practices in the dairy industry.
100.202 - Contracts in violation void.
100.203 - Vehicle protection product warranties.
100.205 - Motor vehicle rustproofing warranties.
100.206 - Music royalty collections; fair practices.
100.207 - Telecommunications services.
100.208 - Unfair trade practices in telecommunications.
100.209 - Video programming service subscriber rights.
100.2095 - Labeling of bedding.
100.21 - Substantiation of energy savings or safety claims.
100.22 - Discrimination in purchase of milk prohibited.
100.23 - Contract to market agricultural products; interference prohibited.
100.235 - Unfair trade practices in procurement of vegetable crops.
100.24 - Revocation of corporate authority.
100.261 - Consumer protection surcharge.
100.264 - Violations against elderly or disabled persons.
100.265 - List of gasohol and alternative fuel refueling facilities.
100.27 - Dry cell batteries containing mercury.
100.28 - Sale of cleaning agents and water conditioners containing phosphorus restricted.
100.285 - Reduction of toxics in packaging.
100.29 - Sale of nonrecyclable materials.
100.295 - Labeling of recycled, recyclable or degradable products.
100.297 - Plastic container recycled content.
100.305 - Prohibited selling practices during periods of abnormal economic disruption.
100.307 - Returns during emergency; prohibition.
100.31 - Unfair discrimination in drug pricing.
100.313 - Solicitation of a fee for providing a public record.
100.315 - Solicitation of contract using check or money order.
100.33 - Plastic container labeling.
100.335 - Child's containers containing bisphenol A.
100.36 - Frauds; substitute for butter; advertisement.
100.37 - Hazardous substances act.
100.383 - Antifreeze; bittering required.
100.43 - Packaging standards; poison prevention.
100.44 - Identification and notice of replacement part manufacturer.
100.45 - Mobile air conditioners.
100.46 - Energy consuming products.
100.47 - Sales of farm equipment.
100.48 - Hour meter tampering.
100.50 - Products containing or made with ozone-depleting substances.
100.51 - Motor fuel dealerships.
100.52 - Telephone solicitations.
100.525 - Telephone records; obtaining, selling, or receiving without consent.
100.53 - Vehicle rentals; title and registration fees.
100.54 - Access to credit reports.
100.545 - Security freezes for protected consumers.
100.55 - Furnishing or using certain consumer loan information to make solicitations.
100.57 - Tax preparers; privacy of client information.
100.60 - State renewable fuels goal.
100.65 - Residential contractors.
100.70 - Environmental, occupational health, and safety credentials.