Brand Name and Product Model: The brand name is typically the name affixed to the product either on the box or the label. The Product Model is the specific product name used by the retailer or assembler to place the product into the stream of commerce. The product model may be the description associated with the UPC number. The brand name, product model are determined by the manufacturer or responsible party, such as the supplier or retailer, prior to placing the item into the stream of commerce.
Brick: The building block of the GS1 Global Product Classification (GPC) standard is a product category known as a brick. The states use bricks as the standard product categories for reporting. Bricks identify products that serve a common purpose, are of a similar form and material, and share the same set of category attributes.
CASRN: Chemical Abstracts Service Registry Number
CHCC: Chemical of High Concern to Children
CSPA: Washington State Children’s Safe Products Act
Disclosure ID: Alphanumeric ID automatically assigned to reports by the HPCDS upon successful submission to a state
Ecology: Washington State Department of Ecology
EPA: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
HPC: High Priority Chemical
HPCCCH: High Priority Chemical of Concern for Children’s Health
HPCDS: High Priority Chemicals Data System
IC2: Interstate Chemicals Clearinghouse
NEWMOA: Northeast Waste Management Officials’ Association
OHA: Oregon Health Authority
Report ID: Numerical ID automatically assigned to reports in the HPCDS
SPWA: Safer Products for Washington
TFKA: Oregon Toxic-Free Kids Act
UPC (Universal Product Code): 12-digit barcode number assigned to the product
VT CDP: Vermont Chemical Disclosure Program