MI HB5968

Establishes the "Hazardous Products Act" effective January 1, 2027, requiring manufacturers of cosmetic products sold in Michigan to prohibit intentionally added chemicals including asbestos, benzophenones, heavy metals, known carcinogens, phthalates, parabens, siloxanes, and other specified substances above practical quantification limits.

Requires the Department of Health and Human Services to create and maintain a list of high-priority chemicals of concern in cosmetics by January 1, 2027, with practical quantification limits, reviewed and updated every 3 years.

Mandates manufacturers include notices on their websites listing intentionally added chemicals that are high-priority chemicals of concern or identified by state or federal agencies as developmental toxins, carcinogens, endocrine disruptors, or bioaccumulative substances.

Prohibits manufacturers from knowingly selling or distributing cosmetic products containing lead at 10 parts per million or above, with the Department of Health and Human Services authorized to adjust this threshold by rule.

Establishes civil penalties of $5,000 for first violations and $10,000 for subsequent violations, with violations prosecuted by county prosecutors or the Attorney General.