Food and Food Products - As introduced, prohibits the sale, delivery for sale, holding for sale, or offering for sale of food that contains forever chemicals, unless the food is labeled as containing forever chemicals and discloses the known or possible health effects of the chemical; defines forever chemicals as per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). - Amends TCA Title 47, Chapter 18 and Title 53.
SB 1818 prohibits selling, delivering, holding for sale, or offering for sale of food containing forever chemicals (PFAS) unless the product is labeled to disclose the presence of these chemicals and their known or possible health effects. The bill directly affects food manufacturers, retailers, and distributors in Tennessee who sell products containing PFAS, including chemicals like PFOA and PFOS. It requires clear labeling of PFAS presence and health disclosures, effective July 1, 2026. This policy change aims to increase consumer transparency about specific synthetic chemicals in food products.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2026
Committee Review
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Governor
Introduced Jan 21, 2026
Last action Jan 22, 2026
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1
Jan 22, 2026
Committee
Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Health and Welfare Committee
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Jan 21, 2026
Introduced
Introduced, Passed on First Consideration
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
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Heidi Campbell
DDemocratic
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