Bill > H5617

This bill establishes the Personal Hygiene Product Safety and Toxic Metal Removal Act of 2025, which aims to protect public health by strictly regulating the presence of toxic metals in personal care products. The legislation sets specific concentration limits for harmful metals like lead (0.1 parts per million), cadmium (0.05 ppm), and arsenic (0.1 ppm), requiring manufacturers to test their products using independent FDA-accredited laboratories and submit detailed reports to the Department of Business Regulation (DBR). Manufacturers must label their products certifying they meet safety standards, and those found in violation can face significant penalties up to $250,000 per violation, with potential business license suspension for repeat offenders. The bill also mandates public education campaigns about toxic metal risks and provides funding for research into safer product alternatives. The law will take effect on January 1, 2028, with a 180-day compliance period, and includes a severability clause to ensure that if any part of the legislation is found invalid, the rest remains in effect. The overall goal is to reduce consumer exposure to toxic metals in personal hygiene and care products by establishing clear, enforceable safety standards.

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