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MN SF4208

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/9/2026

Primary Sponsor

Rob Kupec

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Origin

Senate

94th Legislature 2025-2026

AI Summary

  • 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

  • Covers ortho-phthalates in inks, dyes, pigments, adhesives, stabilizers, coatings, plasticizers, and other packaging additives, including disposable gloves used in commercial food service

  • Applies to importers or first domestic distributors of foreign products when the manufacturer has no U.S. presence

  • Grants enforcement authority to the Commissioner of the Pollution Control Agency, with coordination from the commissioners of health and commerce

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Commerce and Consumer Protection3/9/2026

Full Bill Text

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