Bill > S1139

This bill, concerning the disclosure of toxic chemicals in children's products, amends Chapter 21A of the General Laws by introducing new sections that define key terms such as "children" (under 12), "children's product" (including toys, cosmetics, jewelry, and items for child care), "consumer product" (any item sold for residential or commercial use), and "de minimis level" (a threshold for the amount of a hazardous chemical). It mandates that by 180 days after the effective date, the Toxics Use Reduction Act's Administrative Council, in consultation with the science advisory board and an advisory committee, will publish a public list of toxic chemicals found in children's consumer products, including those recognized as carcinogens, mutagens, reproductive toxins, persistent, bioaccumulative, and toxic chemicals, and endocrine disruptors, and will update this list at least every four years. Furthermore, by July 31, 2016, the department of environmental protection must create regulations requiring manufacturers or distributors of children's or formulated products sold in the Commonwealth that contain chemicals from this list above a de minimis level to annually notify the department with specific details about the chemical, its function, amount, and manufacturer contact information. By January 1, 2017, this reported information will be made public through the IC2 (Interstate Chemicals Clearinghouse) database, and by July 1, 2017, and every two years thereafter, the department will submit a report to the legislature on these toxic chemicals and propose policy options for addressing them.