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HB 7110

AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY -- THE PERSONAL HYGIENE PRODUCT SAFETY AND TOXIC METAL REMOVAL ACT OF 2026

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Karen Alzate and 9 co-sponsors

Rhode Island bill requiring personal hygiene product manufacturers to remove or reduce toxic metals, establishing safety standards and testing protocols for consumer protection.

01/15/2026 Introduced, referred to House Health & Human Services
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Bill Summary · HB 7110

Legislative bill overview

HB 7110 establishes safety standards for personal hygiene products by requiring the removal or reduction of toxic metals from their formulations. The bill creates regulatory frameworks and testing requirements to ensure these products meet health and safety benchmarks before reaching consumers.

Why is this important

Personal hygiene products like cosmetics, deodorants, and feminine hygiene items are used daily by millions and can accumulate trace metals (lead, cadmium, arsenic) through skin absorption or ingestion. Limiting toxic metal exposure in these widely-used products addresses a public health concern, particularly for vulnerable populations like children and pregnant individuals who may face heightened risks from bioaccumulation.

Potential points of contention

  • Manufacturing costs and compliance burden: Reformulating products to meet new standards could increase production costs, potentially raising consumer prices or forcing smaller manufacturers out of the market
  • Scope and threshold definitions: Disagreement over which products fall under "personal hygiene," what metal concentration levels are "safe," and whether standards align with FDA or federal regulations
  • Enforcement and testing requirements: Questions about who conducts testing (manufacturers, third parties, state agencies), frequency of testing, and how violations are penalized

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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