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MN SF4208
Bill
Status
3/9/2026
Primary Sponsor
Rob Kupec
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AI Summary
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Prohibits food manufacturers, suppliers, and distributors from manufacturing, selling, or distributing food packaging containing intentionally added ortho-phthalates (esters of phthalic acid) in any amount
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Covers ortho-phthalates in inks, dyes, pigments, adhesives, stabilizers, coatings, plasticizers, and other packaging additives, including disposable gloves used in commercial food service
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Applies to importers or first domestic distributors of foreign products when the manufacturer has no U.S. presence
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Grants enforcement authority to the Commissioner of the Pollution Control Agency, with coordination from the commissioners of health and commerce
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Takes effect one year following final enactment
Legislative Description
Banish intentional use of ortho-phthalates in packaged food
Last Action
Referred to Commerce and Consumer Protection
3/9/2026