Code of Maine Rules
06 - DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
096 - DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION - GENERAL
Chapter 870 - LABELING OF MERCURY-ADDED PRODUCTS
Section 096-870-8 - Consistency with other states
Current through 2024-38, September 18, 2024
The manufacturer of a mercury-added product may comply with the labeling requirement of Maine law under 38 MRSA §1662(1) by labeling all units of the product sold in Maine in compliance with corresponding requirements adopted by another state. A manufacturer may comply with section 1662(1) in this manner by providing the department with the following:
A.A copy of the label as it will appear on products and product packaging sold in Maine;
B.A copy of the letter approving the use of the label in another state;
C. A copy of the application or labeling plan approved by that state; and
D. If the approved labeling plan includes state-specific elements such as telephone numbers, statutory references, manufacturer financing or public outreach measures, a description of the adjustments that will be made to implement the plan in Maine.
Submittal of these documents to the department constitutes compliance with section 1662(1) unless, within 30 days of receipt, the department notifies the manufacturer that the label or labeling alternative violates Maine law and explains in writing the nature of the violation.
NOTE: Contact IMERC at newmoa.org/prevention/mercury/imerc, or call (617) 367-8558, for guidance on complying with state requirements for the labeling of mercury-added products.
