Senate Bill 1072 Summary

• Prohibits manufacturing, selling, or distributing food packaging containing intentionally added PFAS, bisphenols, or phthalates in Michigan, effective January 1, 2022, contingent on department findings of safer alternatives.

• Requires the Department to conduct an alternatives assessment following the Interstate Chemicals Clearinghouse Alternatives Assessment Guide and report findings to the legislature by January 1, 2021.

• Prohibition takes effect January 1, 2022 only if the department report confirms safer alternatives are available; otherwise, the department must conduct annual reviews starting January 1, 2021, with the prohibition taking effect 2 years after finding safer alternatives.

• Mandates manufacturers develop and maintain certificates of compliance certifying their food packaging meets department standards, valid for the product's use period plus 3 years after last sale or distribution.

• Defines key terms including PFAS (perfluoroalkyl or polyfluoroalkyl substances), bisphenols, phthalates, food packaging, and safer alternatives for implementation purposes.