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This bill, known as the "Protecting Against Forever Chemicals Act," aims to regulate perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), which are man-made chemicals that don't break down easily and are nicknamed "forever chemicals" due to their persistence in the environment and potential health risks like endocrine disruption and cancer. The act prohibits the sale of cosmetics, carpet and fabric treatments, and food packaging containing intentionally added PFAS starting two years after the bill's enactment, with exceptions for unavoidable trace amounts. For cookware, manufacturers will be required to label products containing intentionally added PFAS on the handle or food-contact surfaces, and cannot claim products are PFAS-free if they contain them. The bill also establishes a source reduction program to minimize PFAS in the environment, mandates research and monitoring of PFAS contamination by the Department of Environmental Protection, and appropriates funds for these initiatives and for the Division of Consumer Affairs to enforce the new regulations, which include audits, investigations, and penalties for violations.

Agriculture and Natural Resources, Budget and Finance

https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2024/S1042