This bill mandates that food manufacturers and brand owners in Minnesota must conduct testing for ortho-phthalates in packaged food products and report the results to the commissioner of agriculture. It introduces several new definitions, including "brand," "brand owner," "food manufacturer," "ortho-phthalates," "packaged food product," "universal product code (UPC)," and "UPC barcode," all of which will be effective from July 1, 2026. The bill outlines the requirements for testing, including the need for accredited laboratories, the frequency of testing every two years, and the obligation to publish testing results on the manufacturer's or brand owner's website.

Additionally, the bill specifies that food manufacturers or brand owners must provide detailed information in their reports, such as the name and description of the product, UPC barcodes, testing dates, results, and laboratory details. It also requires that products include a QR code linking to the testing results on their website and a statement regarding ortho-phthalate testing. The commissioner of agriculture is given the authority to enforce compliance with these regulations through administrative actions or penalties if violations occur.

Statutes affected:
Introduction: 34A.01