An act relating to prohibiting the labeling of consumer products that contain PFAS as compostable
This bill prohibits the sale or distribution in Vermont of consumer products labeled as compostable if they contain more than 100 parts per million of PFAS chemicals. It directly affects manufacturers, retailers, and distributors of packaging and household items by restricting how these products can be marketed. The law defines consumer products to include personal items, packaging materials, and bags, while allowing the Secretary of Natural Resources to set stricter PFAS limits through future rules. The measure takes effect immediately upon passage and aims to prevent misleading environmental claims on products containing harmful fluorinated substances.
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Jan 2023
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Introduced Jan 13, 2023
Last action Jan 13, 2023
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1 primary · 3 co-sponsors
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Dane Whitman
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Amy Sheldon
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Co
Carol Ode
DDemocratic
Co
Trevor Squirrell
DDemocratic
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