State of Washington Phenol Free Law
The State of Washington is implementing a new law that eliminates all Phenols from Thermal Paper. Most notably, this includes BPS and BPA, but also the lesser-known Phenols as well.
This law will go into effect on January 1, 2026.
What does this mean?
- Any paper manufactured after January 1, 2026, that is shipping to the State of Washington will need to be fully phenol-free.
- The State of Washington has set up a program to assist with the costs incurred during this transition. Click Here for Link
- There is a path to exempt status, but based on the rules, Thermal Paper will not qualify. Click this Link: SPWA_Exemption_Process_2404055
- Here is the link for the actual law: Click Here
- Currently, Phenol Free paper does cost more to manufacture. We are monitoring the supply chain and will be passing along savings as they occur.
For comments or questions, please contact Mindy Pleune at mpleune@graphictickets.com or 615-850-0160
Mindy Pleune is the Sales Manager for Graphic Tickets & Systems, where she gives guidance and helps the customer with getting the product that will perform the best for their needs. Dedicated to the end-user, she is enthusiastic about talking to people all over the U.S. and taking care of their thermal paper needs as quickly and efficiently as possible so they can worry about the other projects on their desk. For more information about Mindy or thermal paper, please feel free to visit our website at www.graphictickets.com.
