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Formaldehyde

4 current policies in 3 states
5 adopted policies in 3 states
  • Current Policies
  • Adopted Policies
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Policy Details for Formaldehyde

Bill Tracker for Formaldehyde

Current Policy

New Jersey
A 162: Prohibits sale and distribution of nail products containing dibutyl phthalates, toluene, or formaldehyde.
New York
A 721: Relates to the regulation of toxic chemicals in pet products; establishes the interstate chemical clearinghouse.
New York
S 9379: Prohibits the sale, manufacture, distribution, and use of feminine hygiene products containing a restricted substance including, but not limited to, lead, mercury, formaldehyde, triclosan, toluene, talc, per- and polyfluoro-alkyl substances, phthalates, and parabens.
Washington
SB 5480: Prohibits the manufacture, sale, and distribution of any cosmetic product containing perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances and other chemical classes.

Adopted Policy

California
AB 2125: Establishes guidelines for healthy nail salon recognition programs specifying best practices including banning dibutyl phthalate, formaldehyde, or toluene. (Adopted in 2016)
California
SB 317: Prohibits the sale of products containing formaldehyde and other chemicals designed to treat human waste. (Adopted in 2019)
Minnesota
HF 458: Bans formaldehyde from children’s products, specifies it not be replaced with a chemical known or suspected to cause harm. (Adopted in 2013)
Minnesota
SF 2192: Bans added lead and mercury from wheel weights, bans triclosan from hand sanitizers and soaps, modifies an existing formaldehyde ban. (Adopted in 2014)
New York
A 6296: Requires manufacturers of children's products containing dangerous chemicals to notify the state and retailers; bans the sale of children's products containing dangerous chemicals. (Adopted in 2019)

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