NJ A2081

Prohibits the sale of cleaning products containing triclosan that are used by consumers for sanitizing or hand and body cleansing in New Jersey

Exempts products that have received specific U.S. Food and Drug Administration approval for consumer use

Establishes civil penalties of up to $1,000 per violation, with each day of continuing violation constituting a separate offense

Takes effect one year after enactment, expanding on the 2016 federal FDA ban which only covered antiseptic wash products rinsed off with water, not hand sanitizers or wipes

Enforcement authority given to the Department of Health, with jurisdiction in both municipal and Superior Courts