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MN HF3089

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/17/2014

Primary Sponsor

Joe Atkins

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Origin

House of Representatives

88th Legislature 2013-2014

AI Summary

  • Permits products containing only trace amounts of triclosan, triclocarban, or similar antibacterial compounds to be labeled as "triclosan free" in Minnesota

  • Allows "triclosan free" labeling only if trace amounts originated from raw materials or manufacturing processes and were not intentionally added by the seller

  • Adds new section 325F.1791 to Minnesota Statutes under consumer protection provisions

  • Effective January 1, 2015, applying to all products offered for sale or sold on or after that date

Legislative Description

Consumer protection provided, and products that contain triclosan or similar antibacterial compounds permitted to be labeled as "triclosan free" only under certain circumstances.

Last Action

Second reading

3/21/2014

Committee Referrals

Commerce and Consumer Protection Finance and Policy3/17/2014

Full Bill Text

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