Code of Maine Rules
06 - DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
096 - DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION - GENERAL
Chapter 886 - DESIGNATION OF MERCURYAS A PRIORITY CHEMICAL AND REGULATION OF MERCURY IN CHILDREN'S PRODUCTS
Section 096-886-2 - Definitions

A. Bedding. "Bedding" means materials used to provide a designated space for a child to sleep, including but not limited to bed linen such as a sheet or pillow, vital bed components such as a mattress and mattress cover, and bed framing.

B. Child care article. "Child care article" means a consumer product designed or intended by the manufacturer to facilitate sleep or the feeding of children or to help children with sucking or teething.

C. Clothing. "Clothing" means an article of cloth or fiber, woven or otherwise assembled, into a material suitable for wearing on a child's body (examples include but are not limited to sleepwear, pants, shirts, and outerwear such as gloves or hats).

D. Cosmetics. "Cosmetics" means a product used on a child's body, typically on the skin, eyes, or nails, for the purpose of beautification or adornment.

E. Craft Supplies. "Craft Supplies" means any art supply sold for the use of a child under the age of 12 years for the purpose of making something in a carefully skillful way using one's hands.

F. Embellishment. "Embellishment" means a decorative detail meant to be worn by a child (i.e. in hair, on the skin, or on clothing).

G. Footwear. "Footwear" means an article intended to be worn on a child's feet, such as shoes or slippers.

H. Game. "Game" means a product sold for use by a child which is either for entertainment or educational purposes and requires that the user touch various components.

I. Jewelry. "Jewelry" means decorative objects or ornament worn on a person for adornment, such as a necklace, bracelet, earrings, or ring (see also "Embellishment").

J. Mercury."Mercury" means the metallic element symbolized as "Hg" with a Chemical Abstract Service Registry Number (CAS RN) of 7439-97-6.

K. Occasion Supply. "Occasion Supply" means items used as specialty supplies for an atypical event as either decoration on a person (i.e. costume) or as party favors (such as souvenirs, noise makers or party hats used at juvenile events such as birthday parties) intended to be touched by the user.

L. Personal Accessory. "Personal Accessory" means an item worn on a person for the purpose of emphasizing a style.

M. Personal Care Product. "Personal Care Product" means a product intended to be applied to a child's body for hygienic care or treatment (such as skin, hair, eyes, ears, mouth, or nails), including but not limited to creams, soaps, oils, bath additives, mouthwash, powders, or sprays.

N. Safety Seat."Safety Seat" means a device, except Type I or Type II seat belts, which meets the federal definition of child restraint system within 49 CFR section 571.213 (Oct. 1, 2013), and is designed for use in a motor vehicle or aircraft to restrain, seat, or position children who weigh 30 kilograms (kg) or less, and includes backless child restraint systems commonly referred to as a booster seat.

O. School Supply. "School Supply" means an item commonly used by a student in the course of their education such as pencil cases, rulers, specialty bags, or lunchboxes.

P. Toy. "Toy" means a consumer product designed or intended by the manufacturer for a child under the age of 12years 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.