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SF4208 • 2026
Banish intentional use of ortho-phthalates in packaged food
Banish intentional use of ortho-phthalates in packaged food
Passed Legislature
This bill passed both chambers and reached final enrollment, even if later executive action is not shown here.
Bill History
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2026-03-09
House
Introduction and first reading
Official Summary Text
Banish intentional use of ortho-phthalates in packaged food
Current Bill Text
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A bill for an act relating to commerce; banning the intentional use of ortho-phthalates in packaged food; proposing coding for new law in Minnesota Statutes, chapter 325F. BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA: Section 1. new text begin [325F.183] ORTHO-PHTHALATES IN FOOD PACKAGING. new text end new text begin Subdivision 1. new text end new text begin Definitions. new text end new text begin (a) For purposes of this section, the following terms have the meanings given. new text end new text begin (b) "Food manufacturer" means a person who manufactures a packaged food product or whose brand name is affixed to a packaged food product. With respect to a packaged food product that is imported into the United States, food manufacturer includes the importer or first domestic distributor of the product if the person who manufactured or assembled the product or whose brand name is affixed to the packaged food product does not have a presence in the United States. new text end new text begin (c) "Food package" means a container applied to or providing a means of marketing, protecting, handling, delivering, serving, containing, or storing a food or beverage. Food package includes a unit package, an intermediate package, and a shipping container. new text end new text begin (d) "Intentionally added" means that a chemical that serves an intended function in the packaging component is added to a product. new text end new text begin (e) "Ortho-phthalates" means substances that are esters of phthalic acid. new text end new text begin (f) "Packaging component" means an individually assembled part of a package, including interior or exterior blocking, bracing, cushioning, weatherproofing, exterior strapping, coatings, closures, inks, and labels, or disposable gloves used in commercial or institutional food service. new text end new text begin Subd. 2. new text end new text begin Prohibition. new text end new text begin A food manufacturer, supplier, or distributor must not manufacture, sell, offer for sale, distribute for sale, or distribute for use a food package that includes inks, dyes, pigments, adhesives, stabilizers, coatings, plasticizers, or any other additives to which ortho-phthalates have been intentionally added and are present in any amount. new text end new text begin Subd. 3. new text end new text begin Enforcement. new text end new text begin The commissioner of the Pollution Control Agency may enforce this section under sections 115.071 and 116.072. The commissioner must coordinate with the commissioners of health and commerce to enforce this section. Upon a request by the commissioner of the Pollution Control Agency, a person must provide the commissioner information that the person may have or may reasonably obtain that is relevant to show compliance with this section. new text end new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE. new text end new text begin This section is effective one year following final enactment. new text end