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The Commission received a petition requesting that the Commission initiate rulemaking under the FHSA to declare several categories of products containing additive organohalogen flame retardants to be "banned hazardous substances." Specifically, the request asks the Commission to declare that:

-any durable infant or toddler product, children's toy, child care article, or other children's product (other than children's car seats) that contains additive organohalogen flame retardants, is a "banned hazardous substance";

-any article of upholstered furniture sold for use in residences and containing additive organohalogen flame retardants is a "hazardous substance" and a "banned hazardous substance";

-any mattress or mattress pad with additive organohalogen flame retardants is a "hazardous substance" and a banned hazardous substance"; and

-any electronic device with additive organohalogen flame retardants in its plastic casing is a "hazardous substance" and a "banned hazardous substance."

The comment period was extended to January 19, 2016. The Commission held a public hearing and heard oral presentations on the petition on December 9, 2015. Staff prepared a briefing package for Commission consideration and is awaiting a decision.