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==Medication==
# Medicines in form of tablets or liquid which are bitter may be taken on [[Pesach]], even if they contain chametz. Since it is possible that this isn't always the case, one should consult a Rabbi.<ref>Halachos of [[Pesach]] (Rabbi Eider, pg 22)</ref>
# However, coated tablets can be a potential issue of chametz and one should consult one's rabbi.<ref>Halachos of [[Pesach]] (Rabbi Eider, pg 23)</ref>
# Flavored liquid medicines such as cough medicine is a more serious issue and may contain chametz and a Rabbi should be consulted.<ref>Halachos of [[Pesach]] (Rabbi Eider, pg 24)</ref>
==Products containing alcohol==
# Products with ethyl alcohol or denatured alcohol are potentially chametz, however, isopropyl alcohol may be used on [[Pesach]].<ref>Halachos of [[Pesach]] (Rabbi Eider, pg 25)</ref>
# Solid products which contain alcohol such as creams, ointments, salves, and powders, may be used. An exception to this is perfumed powders and roll-on deodorants which may contain chametz.<ref>Halachos of [[Pesach]] (Rabbi Eider, pg 26). </ref>However, some Sephardim permit using [[cosmetics]]. <ref>see Shu"t Yechave Daat 2:61. JSOR 2012 [[Pesach]] List (pg 14) writes that [[cosmetics]] such as: hair spray, soaps, shampoos, deodorant, powders (medicated, perfumed, baby, face, foot) are permitted for [[Pesach]].</ref>In regards to using creams and other products on [[Shabbat]] and [[Yom Tov]], see the [[Shabbat]] and [[Yom Tov]] pages.
# Liquid products such as perfume, cologne, toilet water, hair spray, hair tonic, pre-shave lotion, after-shave lotion, mouthwash, and spray deodorants are considered to be chametz unless the specific brand was approved for [[Pesach]] use.<ref>Halachos of [[Pesach]] (Rabbi Eider, pg 26). see however, Shu"t Ohr Letzion 3:8:6 who is lenient about mouthwash</ref>
# Nail polish, nail polish remover, hand lotion, hand creams, baby lotion, baby cream, shampoo, shoe polish, ink, paint, and air freshener may be used on [[Pesach]].<ref>Halachos of [[Pesach]] (Rabbi Eider, pg 26)</ref>Sephardim are lenient regarding shoe polish if it was bought before [[Pesach]]. <ref>Chazon Ovadyah (vol 1, pg 119) </ref>In regards to using creams and other products on [[Shabbat]] and [[Yom Tov]], see the [[Shabbat]] and [[Yom Tov]] pages.

==Soap==
# Many poskim hold that year round soap may be used on [[Pesach]] except for cleaning dishes, for which one should use soap approved for [[Pesach]].<ref>Halachos of [[Pesach]] (Rabbi Eider, pg 27)</ref>
# It isn't necessary to get a new soap for Pesach.<ref>[https://yeshiva-university.zoom.us/rec/play/uMB7I-D--j83ToDAtgSDUaJ7W9Xueqis0nRK-6FfmUm0VSMBZ1qjYLIbZbHenouY882eTH8fEnI5K7DA?startTime=1585587811000&_x_zm_rtaid=5PWyeRatQdGWZ2q1UH7K6w.1585657713810.05dafc99f0c11cb46ffb1a63ddd87e47&_x_zm_rhtaid=904 Rav Willig (min 1)]</ref>

==Toothpaste==
# Strictly speaking a toothpaste doesn’t need to be Kosher LePesach. However, if it’s available one should have a kosher lepesach toothpaste. <Ref> Halachos of [[Pesach]] (Rabbi Eider, pg 27) quoting Rav Moshe and Rav Aharon Kotler. Rav Schachter on [http://www.ou.org/torah/article/oukosher_pre-pesach_webcast_5771 OU Pre-Pesach Webcast 5771] (mins 91-93) agrees. Shu"t Ohr Letzion 3:8:6 is lenient for toothpaste and mouthwash</ref>
# You do not need a new toothbrush or tube of toothpaste for Pesach.<ref>[https://yeshiva-university.zoom.us/rec/play/uMB7I-D--j83ToDAtgSDUaJ7W9Xueqis0nRK-6FfmUm0VSMBZ1qjYLIbZbHenouY882eTH8fEnI5K7DA?startTime=1585587811000&_x_zm_rtaid=5PWyeRatQdGWZ2q1UH7K6w.1585657713810.05dafc99f0c11cb46ffb1a63ddd87e47&_x_zm_rhtaid=904 Rav Willig (min 1)] says it is unnecessary to use a new tube of toothpaste or a new toothbrush and he doesn't do that.</ref>

==Paper or Plastic Utensils==
# There’s no non-kosher or Chametz material found on paper or plastic plates, cups, cutlery and doesn’t need a hechsher. However, parchment papers which are coated with non-stick agent it needs a hechsher. <Ref> Rav Yisrael Belsky on [http://www.ou.org/torah/article/oukosher_pre-pesach_webcast_5771 OU Pre-Pesach Webcast 5771] between minutes 107:30 and 110:30 </ref>
==Stocks of companies that own chametz==
# See [[Selling_Chametz#Stocks_of_companies_which_own_Chametz]].
==If one sent Chametz in mail before Pesach==
# If one sent Chametz in the [[mail]] to a friend before [[Pesach]] and it’ll still be in the [[mail]] at the beginning of [[Purim]], the sender should do [[Bitul Chametz]] for that Chametz as well. <Ref>Halichot Shlomo (vol 1, 4:24) </ref>
==Feeding Chametz to Animals==
# It is forbidden to feed chametz on Pesach to animals, even ones that belong to other people, since there is a benefit in having one's desires fulfilled and by using the chametz one was able to fulfill his intention.<ref>Shulchan Aruch 448:6 based on Yerushalmi Pesachim 2:1, Mishna Brurah 448:28. Some say that this is a unique halacha for Chametz (Gra OC 448:6, Pitchei Teshuva YD 94:5 citing Mekor Chaim 448:10), while others apply this to all forbidden foods (Shaar Hatziyun 448:75 in explaining the Levush, Magen Avraham and Tashbetz 3:293, Taz YD 94:4 based on Isur Vheter, Maharshal, and Torat Chatat).</ref>

==Links==
* [http://www.hebrewbooks.org/54541 Yalkut Yosef Hilchot Pesach vol. 1 (Hebrew, 5775)]
* [https://www.yutorah.org/lectures/lecture.cfm/922061/rabbi-larry-rothwachs/a-tough-pill-to-swallow-do-medications-and-cosmetics-require-pesach-certification/ Do Medications and Cosmetics Require Pesach Certification? by Rabbi Larry Rothwachs ]
* [https://www.star-k.org/articles/articles/seasonal/388/pesach-medication-the-halachos-lists/ Pesach Medication: The Halachos and Lists ] by the Star-K

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