CT HB06741

Manufacturers and distributors of children's jewelry (for ages 12 and under) must register with the Department of Consumer Protection and pay a registration fee not to exceed an unspecified dollar amount effective October 1, 2015.

Children's jewelry cannot contain cadmium in excess of 0.01 percent by weight based on total content testing using methods such as x-ray fluorescence spectrometry or total digestion analysis applied to each component part.

The commissioner may require additional surface coating tests for jewelry with paint or coatings, with a passing standard of not more than 0.0075 percent cadmium by weight.

Violations constitute a class B misdemeanor; violations committed with intent to defraud or second/subsequent offenses are class A misdemeanors with fines up to $5,000.

The Department of Consumer Protection must develop public information on the Internet regarding cadmium safety risks in children's jewelry and recommended precautions for parents.