MN HF44

Food manufacturers and brand owners must test packaged food products for ortho-phthalate levels and submit results to the Minnesota Commissioner of Agriculture at least 30 days before selling or distributing products in the state, with ongoing testing required every two years.

Testing results must include the product name, UPC barcode, test date, specific phthalate quantities detected (including per-serving amounts), laboratory information, and testing methodology, using labs accredited to ISO/IEC 17025:2017 standards.

Companies must publicly post all testing results on an easily accessible website and include a QR code on product packaging linking consumers to the phthalate testing information.

"Packaged food product" covers any food completely or partially enclosed in packaging, excluding meat, deli cheese, bakery products, and produce made or packaged at retail locations.

Effective July 1, 2026, with enforcement through administrative actions or penalties by the Commissioner of Agriculture under existing sections 34A.06 and 34A.07.