NJ A2033

Prohibits the sale of cosmetics, carpets, fabric treatments, and food packaging containing intentionally added PFAS starting two years after enactment, with exemptions for trace quantities from manufacturing or storage processes.

Requires manufacturers of cookware with PFAS in handles or food-contact surfaces to include bilingual labels (English and Spanish) stating "This product contains PFAS," and prohibits false "PFAS-free" claims.

Directs the Department of Environmental Protection to establish a source reduction program within one year to educate the public and industrial users about PFAS management, with grants available to municipalities and wastewater treatment facilities.

Mandates statewide PFAS research and monitoring of air, water, soil, biosolids, and wildlife, with annual reports to the Governor and Legislature on findings and policy recommendations.

Appropriates $5 million from the General Fund, split equally between the source reduction program and PFAS research/testing, with civil penalties ranging from $1,000 to $25,000 per day for violations.