The proposed bill, General Assembly Committee Bill No. 884, aims to regulate the concentration of 1,4-dioxane in household cleaning products, personal care products, and cosmetics to protect public health and the environment. Effective October 1, 2025, the bill establishes a phased approach to limit the allowable concentration of 1,4-dioxane, starting with a maximum of two parts per million (ppm) for household cleaning products by April 1, 2026, and reducing it to one ppm by April 1, 2027. Similar restrictions are set for cosmetic products, with a limit of ten ppm starting April 1, 2026, and for personal care products, which will also have a limit of two ppm by April 1, 2026, and one ppm by April 1, 2027. The Department of Energy and Environmental Protection, in consultation with the Department of Public Health, is tasked with reviewing these thresholds every two years to determine if further reductions are necessary.

Manufacturers may apply for a one-year waiver from these requirements if they can demonstrate efforts to reduce 1,4-dioxane levels in their products. Violations of the bill's provisions could result in fines of up to $1,000 per day for initial offenses and up to $2,500 for subsequent violations. The bill also grants the Commissioner of Energy and Environmental Protection the authority to adopt regulations to implement its provisions. Overall, the bill seeks to encourage safer manufacturing practices and reduce exposure to harmful contaminants in consumer products.