This bill bans 15 specific chemicals and chemical classes from being used in food packaging and food contact materials, including phthalates, PFAS (so-called "forever chemicals"), bisphenols, and several other toxic substances. The ban affects food manufacturers, packaging producers, and ultimately consumers who purchase packaged food products. The restrictions take effect two years after the bill becomes law, giving industry time to transition to alternative materials. When manufacturers seek approval for substitute chemicals, the Food and Drug Administration must evaluate whether those alternatives pose risks to vulnerable populations such as children, pregnant women, and the elderly. The bill also preserves states' rights to impose their own stricter regulations on food packaging chemicals if they choose to do so.
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