FAQs

Q: Who monitors the regulations for portable fuel containers?

A: Portable fuel containers are regulated by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the California Air Resource Board (CARB) and the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) in accordance with the Children's Gasoline Burn Prevention Act.

Q: Can I still find older version cans for sale?

A: The regulations require that all cans manufactured and sold by the manufacturer must be compliant as of 1/1/09. However, retailers may still have inventory of cans produced prior to 1/1/09 and are permitted to continue selling them until they are gone.

Q: What do I do with my old gas cans?

A: The regulations only apply to the production of new cans. There is no requirement to replace old cans that may not be compliant.

Q: Are there any cans that are exempt from the regulations?

A: The new regulations do not apply to OSHA approved metal safety containers which are mainly used in commercial applications and not classified as a portable fuel container for residential use. The new regulations do not apply to cans for sale outside of the United States.