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This bill establishes comprehensive regulations on toxic chemicals in cosmetics, targeting specific harmful substances that may disproportionately impact vulnerable populations. Beginning January 1, 2027, the bill prohibits the manufacture, sale, and distribution of cosmetics containing several specific chemicals, including ortho-phthalates, formaldehyde, methylene glycol, triclosan, certain phenylenediamines, and lead above specified thresholds. The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency commissioner is tasked with identifying and assessing additional potentially hazardous chemicals by July 1, 2026, with a focus on understanding their potential impacts on vulnerable populations like racial or ethnic minorities and low-income communities. The bill also includes supportive initiatives for small businesses and independent cosmetologists, providing technical assistance, resources for chemical hazard assessments, and guidance on transitioning to safer cosmetic products. Enforcement mechanisms are established, with potential civil penalties of up to $5,000 for first-time violations and $10,000 for repeat offenses, and the commissioner is authorized to adopt rules and coordinate with other state agencies to implement these regulations. Additionally, the bill amends an existing statute to remove cosmetics from a list of covered products, aligning with the new comprehensive cosmetics toxics regulations.

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https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?b=Senate&f=SF3421&ssn=0&y=2025