This bill aims to enhance consumer safety by modifying existing regulations concerning products that contain harmful substances such as lead, cadmium, arsenic, and other chemicals of high concern. It amends Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 325E.3892, to expand the definition of "covered products" to include menstrual products, alongside other items like jewelry, toys, and cosmetics. The bill prohibits the sale of any covered products containing lead or cadmium above specified thresholds and introduces a new section (325E.3893) that specifically prohibits the sale of menstrual products containing arsenic or chemicals of high concern. Additionally, the Pollution Control Agency is granted the authority to identify and prohibit additional product categories that may pose environmental risks due to lead or arsenic content.

Furthermore, the bill establishes labeling and testing requirements for menstrual products, mandating that manufacturers disclose synthetic ingredients and provide test results to demonstrate compliance with safety standards. It outlines enforcement mechanisms involving the commissioners of the Pollution Control Agency, commerce, and health, who can coordinate to ensure compliance and may impose fees to cover the costs of implementing these regulations. The bill also allows for rulemaking to identify additional harmful products and sets a timeline for these prohibitions to take effect between January 1, 2027, and January 1, 2032.

Statutes affected:
Introduction: 325E.3892