PDFWAC 246-891-020

Conditions for the sale of condoms.

Condoms sold in this state must meet the following conditions:
(1) All condoms shall be individually sealed in plastic, foil or a comparable type seal to protect the product from deterioration due to exposure to air.
(2) The container in which the condom is sold to the purchaser shall bear the date of manufacture or shall bear an expiration date not more than five years after the date of manufacture. Condoms may not be sold in this state five years after the date of manufacture. Condoms bearing an expiration date may not be sold in this state after their expiration date. Condoms not bearing an expiration date may not be sold in this state more than five years after the date of manufacture.
(3) All consumer packages containing one or more individually wrapped condoms shall contain easily understood directions for use.
[Statutory Authority: RCW 18.64.005. WSR 95-08-020, § 246-891-020, filed 3/27/95, effective 4/27/95. Statutory Authority: RCW 18.64.005 and chapter 18.64A RCW. WSR 91-18-057 (Order 191B), recodified as § 246-891-020, filed 8/30/91, effective 9/30/91. Statutory Authority: RCW 18.64.005. WSR 88-20-038 (Order 219), § 360-40-040, filed 9/30/88. Statutory Authority: RCW 18.64.005 and 69.040.730 [69.04.730]. WSR 85-06-010 (Order 193), § 360-40-040, filed 2/22/85. Statutory Authority: RCW 18.64.005, 18.81.080 and 42.17.290. WSR 83-01-083 (Order 171), § 360-40-040, filed 12/17/82.]