Bill > A4758

This bill establishes requirements, prohibitions, and programs for the regulation of perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in New Jersey. The key provisions include: - Requiring manufacturers of products sold in New Jersey that contain intentionally added PFAS to submit written notifications to the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) with details about the PFAS in their products, and pay a $1,000 fee. - Prohibiting the sale of products containing intentionally added PFAS, including cosmetics, carpets, fabric treatments, and food packaging, starting two years after the bill's effective date. - Requiring labeling on cookware sold in New Jersey that contains intentionally added PFAS, and prohibiting claims of PFAS-free if PFAS was intentionally added. - Authorizing the DEP to audit manufacturers for compliance, and establishing civil penalties for violations. - Directing the DEP to establish a PFAS source reduction program and conduct comprehensive PFAS research, monitoring, and testing in the state, with $5 million appropriated for these purposes. The bill aims to address the threat of PFAS contamination in New Jersey and protect public health by phasing out certain non-essential PFAS-containing products and increasing PFAS-related research and education.

Agriculture and Natural Resources

https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2022/A4758