S 461 New Jersey Senate · 2024-2025 Regular Session

Restricts phosphorus content and requires labelling thereof for household cleansing products.

This bill restricts phosphorus levels in household cleaning products like laundry detergents and dish soaps sold in New Jersey. It requires manufacturers to label the exact percentage of phosphorus by weight on product packaging and prohibits selling products containing phosphorus compounds above specific limits: 0.5% for dishwashing products and 8.7% for food/dairy equipment cleaners. Commercial businesses (e.g., restaurants, laundries) cannot use non-compliant products, and violations carry fines up to $1,000 per offense. The law excludes industrial cleaners, food, and drugs from these requirements.
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Introduced Jan 9, 2024 Last action Jan 9, 2024
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Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Environment and Energy Committee
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Jim Holzapfel
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