Trade: consumer goods and services; use of PFAS in household products; prohibit. Creates new act.
Impact
The bill aims to improve consumer safety by ensuring that residents are informed about the hazardous chemicals in the products they purchase. Manufacturers will be required to submit detailed notices to the state about the use of PFAS in their products, explaining why these chemicals are necessary, their quantities, and how they contribute to the product's function. The act will significantly shape public health policies related to hazardous materials and consumer product safety, helping to mitigate the risks associated with PFAS exposure to health and the environment.
Summary
House Bill 5657, known as the Hazardous Products Act, seeks to regulate the use of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in consumer products sold in Michigan. The bill mandates that manufacturers provide notice and warnings regarding the presence of intentionally added PFAS in products starting January 1, 2027. This regulation applies to a wide range of items, including apparel, cleaning products, cookware, and textiles, impacting how these products are manufactured, sold, and marketed within the state.
Contention
While supporters of HB 5657 argue that this legislation is crucial for consumer protection and environmental safety, there may be concerns from manufacturers about the implications for product development and sales. The requirement for manufacturers to go through administrative processes to document PFAS usage may raise operational challenges, especially considering that federal regulations may also govern these substances. Additionally, the bill imposes penalties for violations, establishing a framework for accountability but also eliciting criticism from those who feel it could burden businesses unduly.
Enacts the Consumer PFAS Ban Act of 2024, prohibiting the intentional addition of perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances of PFAS in products offered for sale or manufactured in the state as of January 1, 2027.
Providing for consumer protection and prohibiting the use of perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances in certain products; imposing powers and duties on the Department of Environmental Protection; and imposing penalties.
Enacts the Comprehensive PFAS Ban Act of 2024, prohibiting the intentional addition of perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances of PFAS in products offered for sale or manufactured in the state as of January 1, 2027.
A bill for an act prohibiting the use, manufacture, distribution, and sale of consumer products containing certain chemicals and making penalties applicable.
Prohibits sale, manufacture, distribution, and use of firefighting foam containing intentionally added perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances; requires DEP to establish collection and disposal program; appropriates $250,000.
Requires producer of certain firefighting equipment containing perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances to provide written notice to purchaser; prohibits sale, manufacture, and distribution of certain firefighting equipment containing intentionally added perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances.
Requires producer of certain firefighting equipment containing perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances to provide written notice to purchaser; prohibits sale, manufacture, and distribution of certain firefighting equipment containing intentionally added perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances.
Prohibits sale, manufacture, distribution, and use of firefighting foam containing intentionally added perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances; requires DEP to establish collection and disposal program; appropriates $250,000.
Prohibits sale, manufacture, distribution, and use of firefighting foam containing intentionally added perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances; requires DEP to establish collection and disposal program; appropriates $250,000.
Prohibits sale, manufacture, distribution, and use of firefighting foam containing intentionally added perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances; requires DEP to establish collection and disposal program; appropriates $250,000.