NC H998

Three state agencies (DHHS, Department of Environmental Quality, and Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services) shall jointly develop a State Chemical Action Plan to reduce threats posed by toxic chemical flame retardants in children's products.

The agencies must review and report on EPA activities regarding four specific regulatory dockets involving chlorinated phosphate esters, tetrabromobisphenol A, cyclic aliphatic bromides, and brominated phthalates as they pertain to children's products.

The Plan must include a toxic chemical flame retardants use reporting plan for manufacturers of children's products and identify state actions to reduce children's exposure to these chemicals.

Children's products covered include bedding designed for children 12 years or younger (including crib mattresses), nursing pillows and similar nursing aids, and changing table pads.

DHHS shall report the State Chemical Action Plan findings, recommendations, and any legislative proposals to the Environmental Review Commission and Joint Legislative Oversight Committee on Health and Human Services by December 1, 2017.