A 5954 New Jersey General Assembly · 2024-2025 Regular Session

Bans carcinogens, reproductive toxicants, flame resistant chemicals, and volatile organic compounds from certain hair products.

This bill prohibits manufacturers and sellers from intentionally adding carcinogens, reproductive toxicants, flame-resistant chemicals, or volatile organic compounds (VOCs) to synthetic hair products sold in New Jersey. It specifically targets products made from artificial fibers like polyester, nylon, acrylic, or cellulose that mimic human hair. The ban covers chemicals identified by the World Health Organization, U.S. Health and Human Services, or Environmental Protection Agency as harmful, including those that emit VOCs during normal use. Violations carry fines up to $20,000 per offense, plus potential cease-and-desist orders and punitive damages.
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Jul 2025
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Introduced Jul 24, 2025 Last action Jul 24, 2025
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Jul 24, 2025
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Introduced in the Assembly, Referred to Assembly Consumer Affairs Committee
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