MI HB6536

Prohibits manufacturing, selling, or distributing consumer products in Michigan with intentionally added PFAS once safer alternatives are determined to be available by the Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy.

Requires the department to conduct alternatives assessments evaluating less toxic chemicals and nonchemical substitutes following the Interstate Chemicals Clearinghouse Alternatives Assessment Guide, considering chemical hazards, exposure, performance, cost, and availability.

Prioritizes assessment of consumer products most likely to cause PFAS exposure, such as food packaging and cosmetics; for food packaging, only FDA-approved food contact substances may be considered as safer alternatives.

Mandates the department submit a report to the legislature by January 1, 2024 on alternatives assessment findings and peer review results; if safer alternatives are found, the prohibition takes effect January 1, 2025; if not found, annual reviews continue with prohibition effective 2 years after a positive finding.

Requires manufacturers to submit a signed certificate of compliance to the department by the effective date of any prohibition, maintain records for 3 years after last sale, and submit amended certificates if products are reformulated.