Bill > HF3649

This bill modifies existing requirements for entities selling products labeled as "biodegradable" or "compostable" in Minnesota. Specifically, it removes a previous deadline of January 1, 2026, for these products to be certified by an independent entity. Instead, the bill now states that any person selling or offering for sale a product labeled as biodegradable or compostable must ensure it meets the state's requirements for such products. The certifying entity must be a nonprofit organization whose main purpose is to promote the proper end-of-life management of materials designed to fully break down in specific environments, like industrial composting facilities, and must be capable of analyzing products for compliance. This change is effective immediately upon the bill's final enactment.

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https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/94/2026/0/HF/3649/