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NJ A267

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/13/2026

Primary Sponsor

Paul Kanitra

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Origin

General Assembly

2026-2027 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Prohibits sale of household cleansing products in New Jersey unless labels list the weight of each ingredient that may adversely affect human health or the environment, including percentage by weight and grams per recommended use level

  • Bans phosphorus compounds in household cleansing products except for trace concentrations, with exceptions allowing up to 0.5% phosphorus by weight for dishwasher products and up to 8.7% for food/beverage processing and dairy equipment cleaners

  • Imposes civil penalties of $500 to $1,000 per violation, with each day of a continuing violation constituting a separate offense

  • Requires the Department of Environmental Protection to collect and publicly post manufacturer information about product effects on human health and the environment, with trade secret protections

  • Takes effect one year after enactment, except for rulemaking provisions which take effect immediately

Legislative Description

Requires labeling of ingredients and restricts phosphorus in household cleansing products.

Consumer Affairs

Last Action

Introduced, Referred to Assembly Consumer Affairs Committee

1/13/2026

Committee Referrals

Consumer Affairs1/13/2026

Full Bill Text

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