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AZ SB1468

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/3/2020

Primary Sponsor

Andrea Dalessandro

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Origin

Senate

Fifty-fourth Legislature - Second Regular Session (2020)

AI Summary

  • Prohibits manufacturing or selling food packages in Arizona with intentionally added PFAS (perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances) in any amount, effective January 1, 2023.

  • Prohibits food packages containing inks, dyes, pigments, adhesives, stabilizers, coatings, plasticizers or other additives with intentionally introduced phthalates in amounts greater than incidental presence, effective January 1, 2023.

  • Defines "food package" as containers designed for direct food contact, including packaging components and plastic disposable gloves used in commercial or institutional food service.

  • Requires manufacturers to develop and provide certificates of compliance to the Department of Health Services within 30 days of request, attesting their products meet the bill's requirements.

  • Authorizes the Department of Health Services to adopt rules necessary to implement, administer and enforce the article.

Legislative Description

Food packaging; prohibitions

Prohibition

Last Action

Senate read second time

2/4/2020

Full Bill Text

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