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A 5600

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2025 Regular Session Introduced by Khaleel Anderson and 10 co-sponsors

New Jersey A5600 limits intentionally added PFAS in consumer products, requiring reformulation by manufacturers/importers under DEP oversight to reduce exposure.

SIGNED CHAP.415
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Bill Summary · A 5600

Summary — A5600 (Chapter 415, 2025)

Status: Signed into law (CHAP.415) — Delivered to Governor 9/22/2025; Signed 9/26/2025
Introduced: 5/05/2025 (Assembly) — Referred to Assembly Consumer Affairs Committee
Sponsors: Pamela J. Hunter (primary) et al. — see list below
Related/companion: S4367; S5347 / prior-session: A8040, A3573, A4925

Main purpose

A5600 is New Jersey legislation addressing per‑ and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). The bill supplements Title 13 of the Revised Statutes and establishes definitions, scope, and exclusions for regulating PFAS in consumer and residential products. Its intent is to limit or control the use of intentionally added PFAS in a broad set of products to reduce public and environmental exposure.

Key provisions (from the introduced version)

The provided (introduced) text contains a detailed set of definitions and scope provisions, including:

  • Precise definitions of product categories and terms central to PFAS regulation, including:
    • Apparel (wide definition including everyday and outdoor apparel, footwear, school/work uniforms)
    • Architectural fabric structures
    • Carpet (indoor floor coverings and mats)
    • Cookware (pots, pans, baking sheets, utensils)
    • Cosmetic
    • Food packaging (paper/paperboard and plant‑fiber derived disposable food serviceware)
    • Fabric treatment (consumer-applied stain/water repellents)
    • Feminine hygiene products
    • Juvenile products (comprehensive list of infant/child items)
    • “Intentionally added PFAS” — defined as PFAS added to provide a specific characteristic, appearance, quality, or function (including degradation byproducts)
    • Manufacturer (text truncated, but includes domestic importer/first distributor when no manufacturer presence)

  • Definition of “covered product” as items manufactured/assembled for consumer or residential use, with an extensive list of explicit exclusions. Notable exclusions include:

    • Products approved or regulated by federal agencies (FDA, USDA, FAA, DOD), pesticides (FIFRA), SNAP/AIM Act designated substitutes, and others
    • Certain polymeric substances with fluorinated backbones
    • Used products offered for resale
    • Motorized vehicles and many specialized industrial/electrical/communications/HVACR equipment and inaccessible electronic components
    • Personal protective equipment (PPE)
    • Dielectric fluids for immersion cooling and infrastructure equipment used to transmit voice/video/data or electric generation/distribution

  • The bill designates “Commissioner” and “Department” (Commissioner of Environmental Protection / Department of Environmental Protection) in its definitions, indicating DEP involvement in administration or enforcement.

Who is affected

  • Primary targets: manufacturers, importers, and first domestic distributors of consumer/residential products within the defined “covered products” scope (apparel, carpets, cookware, cosmetics, juvenile products, food packaging, fabric treatments, etc.).
  • Exemptions shield many federally regulated products, industrial equipment, vehicles, PPE, and certain polymers.
  • Consumers may see reformulated products, labeling changes, or product availability shifts as manufacturers comply.

Procedural / timeline notes

  • Legislative action: Passed Assembly (6/10/2025) and Senate (6/12/2025); substituted for S5347A; reported through committee and rules calendars; delivered to governor 9/22/2025; signed into law 9/26/2025 (CHAP.415).
  • The introduced text provided here is truncated and focuses heavily on definitions and exclusions. The final signed chapter may contain additional operative provisions (ban dates, phase‑in timelines, compliance responsibilities, enforcement mechanisms, penalties, rulemaking authority, labeling requirements) that are not included in the excerpt.

Impact and next steps

  • Expect compliance and reformulation obligations for manufacturers and importers of affected consumer products, possible rulemaking by DEP (or other designated agency) to implement the statute, and industry adjustments in supply chains and materials.
  • For full requirements (effective dates, prohibited concentrations, allowable uses, enforcement, penalties), consult the final enrolled/signed bill text (Chapter 415 of 2025) and any implementing regulations or DEP guidance.

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

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