S 2660 New Jersey Senate · 2026-2027 Regular Session

Prohibits sale, distribution, and manufacture of jewelry containing cadmium.

This bill prohibits the sale, distribution, manufacture, or import of jewelry containing more than 0.03% cadmium by weight. It directly affects jewelry manufacturers, distributors, importers, and retailers, requiring immediate recalls if cadmium levels exceed the limit. Retailers must remove recalled jewelry from displays within 48 hours and return all inventory to the manufacturer/distributor within 14 days, who then have 60 days to dispose of it safely. Violations are punishable under New Jersey's Consumer Fraud Act, with fines up to $20,000 per offense.
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Introduced Jan 13, 2026 Last action Jan 13, 2026
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