Bill > A5195

This bill addresses the use of perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in firefighting personal protective equipment (PPE), introducing two key requirements for manufacturers. First, beginning one year after the bill's effective date, manufacturers must provide a written notice to purchasers of firefighting PPE that contains PFAS, detailing the presence of PFAS, the reason for its inclusion, and the specific chemical names of the PFAS in the product. Both manufacturers and purchasers must retain copies of this notice for at least three years and provide them to the Division of Consumer Affairs upon request. Second, starting two years after the bill's effective date, the sale, manufacture, and distribution of firefighting PPE containing intentionally added PFAS will be prohibited in the state. The bill defines key terms such as "manufacturer" and "firefighting personal protective equipment," which includes items like jackets, pants, footwear, gloves, helmets, and respiratory equipment worn by firefighting personnel. Violations of these provisions will be considered unlawful practices subject to existing consumer protection penalties, highlighting the state's concern about potential health and environmental risks associated with PFAS in essential safety equipment.

Agriculture and Natural Resources

https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2024/A5195