The bill, known as General Assembly Committee Bill No. 887, proposes an amendment to the existing law regarding the definition of "cookware" in relation to PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances) requirements. Specifically, it repeals the current definition in subdivision (10) of 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, 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 purpose of this act is to exempt certain cookware from the statutory PFAS requirements that apply to consumer goods, thereby allowing for greater flexibility in the types of cookware that can be used without being subject to these regulations. The bill is set to take effect upon passage, and it aims to provide clarity and support for manufacturers and consumers regarding the use of specific cookware items.