CT SB00305

Requires manufacturers of children's products and upholstered residential furniture sold in Connecticut to include visible labeling indicating the presence or absence of added flame retardant chemicals, effective January 1, 2019.

Defines "added flame retardant chemical" as any flame retardant chemical present at levels above 1,000 parts per million in the product.

Mandates a specific label statement that includes two checkbox options for consumers to see whether the product contains added flame retardant chemicals or none, with a statement that Connecticut has determined fire safety can be met without such chemicals.

Excludes food, beverages, pharmaceuticals, consumer electronics, toys meeting ASTM F963 standards, and products governed by federal motor vehicle standards from labeling requirements.

Grants the Department of Consumer Protection authority to enforce the labeling requirements and adopt regulations establishing minimum penalties for non-compliance.