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Current Policy (17 bills in 1 state)
Adopted Policy (2 bills in 1 state)
New Jersey
New Jersey
Formaldehyde ,
PFAS
ACR 131: Urges the state Department of Environmental Protection to adopt drinking water standards for several chemicals, including formaldehyde and PFNA.
New Jersey
Toxic Flame Retardants
A1362: Prohibits the manufacture and sale of children's products and residential upholstered furniture containing chemical flame retardants.
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Food Packaging ,
BPA, Phthalates, and Chemicals Used in Plastic
A2091: Prohibits the manufacture and sale of any infant product containing bisphenol A.
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Triclosan ,
Chemicals used in Cleaning, Cosmetics and Construction
A1372 / S829: Prohibits the sale of certain cleaning products containing triclosan.
New Jersey
Cadmium ,
Lead ,
Mercury ,
Heavy Metals
A559: Prohibits the manufacture and sale of certain children's products containing cadmium, lead, and/or mercury.
New Jersey
Cadmium ,
Lead ,
Mercury ,
Heavy Metals
A2179: Prohibits the sale of candy with intentionally added cadmium, lead, or mercury.
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Mercury ,
Heavy Metals
A3569: Eliminates the use of vaccines containing mercury.
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BPA, Phthalates, and Chemicals Used in Plastic
S 2877: Prohibits the sale of infant products containing BPA.
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BPA, Phthalates, and Chemicals Used in Plastic
S 2878: Prohibits the sale of food and beverage packaging containing BPA.
New Jersey
Heavy Metals
S 2799: Prohibits the sale of candy adulterated with lead, cadmium, and/or mercury.
New Jersey
PFAS
S 2879: Directs DEP to study and, if necessary, regulate perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances in food packaging.
New Jersey
Formaldehyde ,
BPA, Phthalates, and Chemicals Used in Plastic ,
Chemicals used in Cleaning, Cosmetics and Construction
A 4543: Prohibits sale and distribution of nail products containing dibutyl phthalates, toluene, or formaldehyde.
New Jersey
Formaldehyde ,
BPA, Phthalates, and Chemicals Used in Plastic ,
Chemicals used in Cleaning, Cosmetics and Construction
A 3718: Requires nail salon owners to provide workers with protective equipment when employees are working with toxic chemicals.
New Jersey
Chemicals used in Cleaning, Cosmetics and Construction
A 624 / S 285: Restricts sale of cleaning ingredients containing phosphorus and requires labeling of ingredients.
New Jersey
Mercury ,
Heavy Metals
A 2188 / S 1496: Prohibits the sale of mercury relays and switches.
New Jersey
Formaldehyde
A 4481: Prohibits sale, distribution, or manufacture of children's products made with formaldehyde.
New Jersey
Chemicals used in Cleaning, Cosmetics and Construction
A 4014 / S 3130: Prohibits sale of paint or coating removal products containing methylene chloride.
New Jersey
Mercury ,
Heavy Metals
N.J. Rev. Stat. §§ 13:1E-99.82-13:1E-99.90 (2008): Requires vehicle manufacturers to develop a mercury minimization plan. Requires mercury switches to be removed from end-of-life vehicles. (Adopted in 2005)
New Jersey
Mercury ,
Heavy Metals
N.J. Rev. Stat. §§ 13:1E-99.91-13:1E-99.93: Bans mercury thermometers. (Adopted in 2005)