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Current Policy (13 bills in 1 state)
Adopted Policy (2 bills in 1 state)
New Jersey
New Jersey
BPA, Phthalates, and Chemicals Used in Plastic
A 2064: Prohibits sale, offer for sale, or distribution of infant products containing bisphenol A.
New Jersey
Cadmium ,
Lead ,
Chemical Prioritization / Disclosure / Phase-out ,
Mercury ,
Toxic Chemicals General,
Toxic Flame Retardants ,
PFAS ,
Heavy Metals ,
BPA, Phthalates, and Chemicals Used in Plastic ,
Chemicals used in Cleaning, Cosmetics and Construction ,
Trichloroethylene
A 2104 / S 1203: Requires Department of Environmental Protection to post a list of chemicals of concern to children, requires manufacturers to report use of those chemicals, and phases out manufacture and sale of products containing those chemicals.
New Jersey
BPA, Phthalates, and Chemicals Used in Plastic
A 2294 / S 1077: Prohibits use of receipt paper containing bisphenol A.
New Jersey
Cadmium ,
Heavy Metals
A 1844: Prohibits sale, distribution, and manufacture of jewelry containing cadmium.
New Jersey
Cadmium ,
Lead ,
Mercury ,
Heavy Metals
A 1236: Prohibits the sale of candy containing or wrapped in wrapper containing cadmium, lead, or mercury.
New Jersey
Cadmium ,
Lead ,
Mercury ,
Heavy Metals
A 1459: Prohibits the sale of certain children's products containing lead, mercury, or cadmium.
New Jersey
Formaldehyde ,
Chemicals used in Cleaning, Cosmetics and Construction
A 792: Prohibits sale, distribution, or manufacture of children's products made with formaldehyde.
New Jersey
Formaldehyde ,
BPA, Phthalates, and Chemicals Used in Plastic ,
Chemicals used in Cleaning, Cosmetics and Construction
A 189: Prohibits sale and distribution of nail products containing dibutyl phthalates, toluene, or formaldehyde.
New Jersey
Chemicals used in Cleaning, Cosmetics and Construction
S 894: Prohibits sale of paint or coating removal products that contain methylene chloride unless purchaser meets certain safety standards for use.
New Jersey
Triclosan ,
Chemicals used in Cleaning, Cosmetics and Construction
A 1720: Prohibits sale of hand sanitizers and body cleaning products containing triclosan.
New Jersey
Chemical Prioritization / Disclosure / Phase-out ,
Chemicals used in Cleaning, Cosmetics and Construction
A 460: Requires labeling of ingredients and restricts phosphorus in household cleansing products.
New Jersey
PFAS
A 2523: Sets maximum contaminant level and requires private well testing for PFOS and PFOA.
New Jersey
Lead ,
Chemical Prioritization / Disclosure / Phase-out ,
Mercury ,
Toxic Chemicals General,
Heavy Metals
A 2428: Creates Office of Sustainability tasked with, among other things, ensuring state procurement preferences low-toxicity products.
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)