NC S81

Prohibits retailers and wholesalers from selling children's products containing Bisphenol A (BPA), Phthalates (above 0.10% by weight), or TRIS flame retardants (above 50 parts per million) effective July 1, 2017.

Requires retailers and distributors to provide annual notice to the Department of Environment and Natural Resources beginning October 1, 2016, disclosing any children's products containing these regulated chemicals, including product descriptions, chemical amounts, and manufacturer information.

Exempts previously owned products from casual/nonprofit sales, products where chemicals are used in manufacturing but not present in final product, pharmaceuticals, medical devices, motor vehicles (except detachable car seats), consumer electronics, and most food/beverage packaging (except infant formula and baby food containers).

Grants the Secretary of Environment and Natural Resources and local health directors authority to enforce the new regulations under existing enforcement provisions in Chapter 130A.

Requires the Department of Environment and Natural Resources to report to the General Assembly by January 1, 2017, evaluating the notice information and recommending legislation on safer alternatives and preventing children's chemical exposure.