Code of Maine Rules
06 - DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
096 - DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION - GENERAL
Chapter 882 - DESIGNATION of Bisphenol A AS A PRIORITY CHEMICAL AND REGULATION OF BISPHENOL A in Children's Products
Section 096-882-2 - Definitions

A. Baby food. "Baby food" means a prepared solid food consisting of a soft paste or an easily chewed food that is intended for consumption by children two years of age or younger and is commercially available.

B. Bisphenol A or BPA. "Bisphenol A" or "BPA" means a chemical compound having a CA (Chemical Abstract) Index Name of "Phenol, 4,4'-(1-methylethylidene)bis-" a chemical formula of C15H16O2 and a CAS RN (Chemical Abstract Service Registry Number) of 80-05-7.

C. Child care article. "Child care article" means a consumer product designed or intended by the manufacturer to facilitate sleep or the feeding of children age 3 and younger, or to help such children with sucking or teething.

D. Exposure or exposed. "Exposure or exposed" in reference to a priority chemical means that a person is subjected in the course of daily life to a priority chemical from a product that enters the body in any quantity from any route of entry, including but not limited to inhalation, ingestion, skin contact or absorption.

E. Food and beverage packaging. "Food and beverage packaging" means containers, packaging, and packaging materials that contain and/or protect processed and raw foods and beverages at the point of sale. "Food and beverage packaging" does not include containers intended for storage or preparation of food that do not contain food or beverage when sold or purchased.

F. Infant formula. "Infant formula" means a liquid that purports to be or is represented for special dietary use solely as a food for infants by reason of its simulation of human milk or its suitability as a complete or partial substitute for human milk.

G. Reusable food or beverage container. "Reusable food or beverage container" means a container with a lid, cover, cap or nipple that is manufactured or intended for storing, carrying or transporting food or beverages, including, but not limited to, baby bottles, spill-proof cups, sports bottles and thermoses. "Reusable food or beverage container" does not include a receptacle that contains food or beverage when sold or purchased.

H. Tableware. "Tableware" means reusable or disposable dishes, utensils and other articles used in setting a table and/or serving a meal. "Tableware" includes but is not limited to: plates, bowls, cups/glasses, spoons, knives and forks.

I. Toy. "Toy" means a consumer product designed or intended by the manufacturer for a child 12 years of age or younger for use by the child when the child plays. "Toy" does not include helmets, masks, goggles or other personal protective equipment designed to protect the wearer's body from injury during sports and recreation activities.