Certain toxic chemicals in packaging prohibition

SF 1380 bans 18 specific toxic chemicals - including polyvinyl chloride (PVC), phthalates, bisphenols, and certain flame retardants - from packaging sold in Minnesota starting January 1, 2028. It directly affects manufacturers and importers who sell packaging in the state, requiring them to stop using these chemicals in products. The bill mandates that manufacturers provide packaging composition details to the health department upon request and imposes a $25,000 penalty per violation for noncompliance. The commissioner of health must also annually review and update the banned chemicals list, considering new designations based on health risk criteria.