Ensuring Availability of Replacement Parts for Durable Consumer Goods.
This bill clarifies that replacement parts for existing complex durable goods (like cars or major appliances) must be exempt from new toxic substance regulations. This measure aims to protect the supply chain, ensuring consumers can repair older products instead of being forced to replace them due to unavailable components. Regulations can only apply if the part itself is proven to pose a significant health risk.
Key points
Replacement parts for complex goods designed before new rules are published are generally exempt from toxic substance restrictions.
The government can only regulate these parts if they are proven to significantly contribute to public health risk on their own.
Any future restrictions on replacement parts must include a transition period of at least 10 years.
Status:
Introduced
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