TCEP and TDCPP are prohibited in child care products in Maryland

House Bill 229 was approved by Maryland's governor on May 5, 2014. This bill prohibits a person from importing, selling, or offering for sale any child care product that contains more than one-tenth of 1% of TCEP or TDCPP (Tris (1,3–dichloro–2–propyl) phosphate) by mass. A person that violates the prohibition is subject to a civil penalty of up to $1,000 for a first violation and $2,500 for each subsequent violation. This bill shall take effect October 1, 2014. TDCPP is a common flame retardant found in baby products with foam, including car seats, changing pads, and baby carriers.