An Act To Allow The Sale Of Polymer-Coated Cookware That Is Authorized For Food Contact By The United States Food And Drug Administration

LD 827 allows Maine to sell cookware with polymer coatings approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for food contact. It removes a prior restriction in Maine law that excluded such cookware from being classified as "cookware." The bill specifically permits cookware coated with PTFE, FEP, or PFA - common non-stick polymer materials used in products like pans and skillets. This change affects manufacturers, retailers, and consumers by enabling legal sales of these FDA-approved cookware items in Maine.