The bill, known as General Assembly Committee Bill No. 887, proposes to amend the definition of "cookware" in the context of PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances) requirements. Specifically, it repeals the existing definition in subsection (a) of section 22a-903c and replaces it with a new definition that clarifies what constitutes cookware. The new language specifies that "cookware" includes various durable houseware items used for food preparation and storage, but explicitly states that it does not include any polymer-coated durable items that are authorized for food contact by the United States Food and Drug Administration.

The primary purpose of this bill is to exempt certain cookware from the PFAS requirements that currently apply to consumer goods, thereby easing regulatory burdens on manufacturers and retailers of cookware that meets FDA standards. The bill is set to take effect upon passage, reflecting a legislative intent to support the cookware industry while ensuring consumer safety through FDA oversight.