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A 6908

Relates to labelling of synthetic hair products that contain a carcinogen or a reproductive toxicant

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Michaelle Solages

Requires labeling on synthetic hair products when they contain carcinogens or reproductive toxicants, informing consumers at purchase and guiding safer choices.

REFERRED TO CONSUMER AFFAIRS AND PROTECTION
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Bill Summary · A 6908

Summary of Bill A 6908

Purpose and Intent

  • Aims to improve consumer safety and transparency by requiring labeling of synthetic hair products that contain carcinogens or reproductive toxicants.
  • The bill is designed to inform consumers about hazardous substances that may be present in synthetic hair products, enabling more informed purchasing decisions.

Key Provisions (Based on Title)

  • Labeling Requirement: Mandates labeling on synthetic hair products (e.g., wigs, extensions) when the product contains a substance classified as a carcinogen or a reproductive toxicant.
  • Hazard Information: The labeling would communicate the presence of such hazardous substances to consumers, potentially including the name of the chemical(s) and the nature of the hazard (subject to the bill’s enacted text).
  • Scope: Applies to synthetic hair products regulated under the bill’s provisions; exact definitions (what constitutes a “synthetic hair product” and which substances qualify as carcinogens or reproductive toxicants) would be specified in the full bill text.
  • Compliance Details: The bill would specify where labeling must appear (packaging, tags, or product labeling) and any formatting or visibility requirements. Specific thresholds, exemptions, governmental enforcement mechanisms, and penalties would be defined in the enacted provisions.

Note: The exact regulatory mechanics (definitions, labeling format, thresholds, exemptions, penalties, and enforcement) are not provided in the information available here. The summary reflects the bill’s stated labeling objective and likely areas of regulation.

Affected Parties

  • Manufacturers, importers, distributors, and retailers of synthetic hair products would be responsible for ensuring labeling when hazardous substances are present.
  • Consumers would gain access to hazard information prior to or at the point of purchase.
  • The Department or agency responsible for consumer protection would oversee compliance and enforcement (as referenced by the committee designation).

Procedural and Timeline Aspects

  • Introduced: March 18, 2025.
  • Status: Referred to the Committee on Consumer Affairs and Protection.
  • Legislative Actions: The bill shows a referral on March 18, 2025 (listed twice in the actions provided).

Sponsor

  • Primary Sponsor: Michaelle C. Solages.

Next Steps

  • The bill will be considered by the Consumer Affairs and Protection committee. If approved, it could move to the full chamber for debate and a potential vote, and then to the other house (as applicable) before becoming law. The exact timeline depends on committee action and legislative scheduling.

If you’d like, I can tailor this summary to emphasize potential impacts for specific stakeholders (manufacturers, retailers, or consumers) or expand it once the full text is available.

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

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