Home and kitchen goods
PFAS rules for home and kitchen goods, by state
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Checked today: PFAS state laws for cookware and bakeware, in 13 US states: Colorado, Connecticut, Hawaii, Illinois, Maine, Maryland, Minnesota, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, Rhode Island, Vermont, Washington.
Checked today: California Proposition 65 consumer-product warning check for BPA, BPS, formaldehyde, styrene, antimony trioxide, vinyl acetate, lead and cadmium, in 1 US state: California.
Checked today: California Proposition 65 warning check for candles and ceramicware (lead, cadmium, formaldehyde, acetaldehyde, benzene, naphthalene, carbon monoxide, benzo[a]pyrene), in 1 US state: California.
Checked today: US packaging EPR producer size thresholds (California, Colorado, Maryland, Minnesota, Oregon, Washington) for a brand-owning manufacturer, in 6 US states: California, Colorado, Maryland, Minnesota, Oregon, Washington.
Checked today: US lead in children's products and furniture (lead paint and total lead content), in 1 market: United States (federal).
Checked today: US lead in toys and child care articles (lead paint and total lead content), in 1 market: United States (federal).
Checked today: US lead in children's products (other) and bags (lead paint and total lead content), in 1 market: United States (federal).
Checked today: US phthalates in children's toys and child care articles (DEHP, DBP, BBP, DINP, DIBP, DPENP, DHEXP, DCHP), in 1 market: United States (federal).
Checked today: US children's product certificate and tracking label for children's tableware, in 1 market: United States (federal).
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State law
Colorado
Colorado Perfluoroalkyl and Polyfluoroalkyl Chemicals Consumer Protection Act (HB22-1345, as amended by SB24-081)
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Every law here in force or upcoming is written for children's products.
Laws written for children's products (1)
The law says:
“SHALL NOT SELL, OFFER FOR SALE, DISTRIBUTE FOR SALE, OR DISTRIBUTE FOR USE IN THE STATE ANY PRODUCT IN ANY OF THE FOLLOWING PRODUCT CATEGORIES IF THE PRODUCT CONTAINS INTENTIONALLY ADDED PFAS CHEMICALS: (a) CARPETS OR RUGS; (b) FABRIC TREATMENTS; (c) FOOD PACKAGING; (d) JUVENILE PRODUCTS; AND”
Exemptions in the law (1)
A used product offered for sale or resale is not a "product" under the Act.
(d) "PRODUCT" DOES NOT INCLUDE A USED PRODUCT OFFERED FOR SALE OR RESALE.
How Colorado defines PFAS
Intentionally added PFAS chemicals means PFAS chemicals that a manufacturer has intentionally added to a product and that have a functional or technical effect on the product; it includes PFAS chemicals that are intentional breakdown products of an added chemical. "PFAS chemicals" has the meaning set forth in C.R.S. 25-5-1302(7); that definition is not in the stored session laws.
State law
Connecticut
Connecticut Public Act 24-59: use of PFAS in certain products
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Every law here in force or upcoming is written for children's products.
Laws written for children's products (3)
The law says:
“(d) On and after January 1, 2028, no person shall manufacture, sell, offer for sale or distribute for sale in this state any of the following products if the product contains intentionally added PFAS: (1) Apparel;”
Exemptions in the law (7)
Products for which federal law governs or requires PFAS in a manner that preempts state authority are outside the section.
“(1) Any product for which federal law governs or requires the presence of PFAS in the product in a manner that preempts state authority”
Products regulated under C.G.S. 22a-903a or 22a-255i are outside the section.
“(2) any product regulated under section 22a-903a or 22a-255i of the general statutes”
Sale or resale of a used product is outside the section.
“(3) the sale or resale of a used product”
Prosthetics, orthotics, medical devices, drugs and products used in medical settings or applications regulated by FDA are outside the section.
“(4) any prosthetic, orthotic device or product that is a medical device or drug or that is otherwise used in a medical setting or in medical applications regulated by the United States Food and Drug Administration”
Products made with not less than 85 per cent recycled content are outside the section.
“(5) any product made with not less than eighty-five per cent recycled content”
Products manufactured before any prohibition imposed by the section are outside the section.
“(6) any product manufactured prior to any prohibition imposed by the provisions of this section”
Replacement parts for products manufactured before any prohibition imposed by the section are outside the section.
“(7) replacement parts for any product manufactured prior to any prohibition imposed by the provisions of this section”
The law says:
“if such product contains intentionally added PFAS, unless such product is labeled in accordance with this subsection.”
Exemptions in the law (7)
Products for which federal law governs or requires PFAS in a manner that preempts state authority are outside the section.
“(1) Any product for which federal law governs or requires the presence of PFAS in the product in a manner that preempts state authority”
Products regulated under C.G.S. 22a-903a or 22a-255i are outside the section.
“(2) any product regulated under section 22a-903a or 22a-255i of the general statutes”
Sale or resale of a used product is outside the section.
“(3) the sale or resale of a used product”
Prosthetics, orthotics, medical devices, drugs and products used in medical settings or applications regulated by FDA are outside the section.
“(4) any prosthetic, orthotic device or product that is a medical device or drug or that is otherwise used in a medical setting or in medical applications regulated by the United States Food and Drug Administration”
Products made with not less than 85 per cent recycled content are outside the section.
“(5) any product made with not less than eighty-five per cent recycled content”
Products manufactured before any prohibition imposed by the section are outside the section.
“(6) any product manufactured prior to any prohibition imposed by the provisions of this section”
Replacement parts for products manufactured before any prohibition imposed by the section are outside the section.
“(7) replacement parts for any product manufactured prior to any prohibition imposed by the provisions of this section”
The law says:
“if such product contains intentionally added PFAS, unless the manufacturer of the product provides prior notification in writing to the department in accordance with the requirements of this subsection.”
Exemptions in the law (7)
Products for which federal law governs or requires PFAS in a manner that preempts state authority are outside the section.
“(1) Any product for which federal law governs or requires the presence of PFAS in the product in a manner that preempts state authority”
Products regulated under C.G.S. 22a-903a or 22a-255i are outside the section.
“(2) any product regulated under section 22a-903a or 22a-255i of the general statutes”
Sale or resale of a used product is outside the section.
“(3) the sale or resale of a used product”
Prosthetics, orthotics, medical devices, drugs and products used in medical settings or applications regulated by FDA are outside the section.
“(4) any prosthetic, orthotic device or product that is a medical device or drug or that is otherwise used in a medical setting or in medical applications regulated by the United States Food and Drug Administration”
Products made with not less than 85 per cent recycled content are outside the section.
“(5) any product made with not less than eighty-five per cent recycled content”
Products manufactured before any prohibition imposed by the section are outside the section.
“(6) any product manufactured prior to any prohibition imposed by the provisions of this section”
Replacement parts for products manufactured before any prohibition imposed by the section are outside the section.
“(7) replacement parts for any product manufactured prior to any prohibition imposed by the provisions of this section”
How Connecticut defines PFAS
“PFAS means all members of the class of fluorinated organic chemicals containing at least one fully fluorinated carbon atom. Intentionally added PFAS means PFAS deliberately added during the manufacture of a product where the continued presence of PFAS is desired in the final product or one of the product's components to perform a specific function.”
State law
Illinois
Illinois PFAS Reduction Act, as amended by Public Act 104-0231
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Every law here in force or upcoming is written for children's products.
Laws written for children's products (1)
The law says:
“the following products if the product contains intentionally added PFAS: (1) cosmetics; (2) dental floss; (3) juvenile products;”
Exemptions in the law (3)
Products for which federal law governs the presence of PFAS in a manner that preempts State authority are exempt.
“a product for which federal law governs the presence in the product of a perfluoroalkyl substance or polyfluoroalkyl substance in a manner that preempts State authority”
Used products offered for sale or resale are exempt.
“used products offered for sale or resale”
An electronic or internal component of a product is exempt.
“an electronic or internal component of a product”
How Illinois defines PFAS
“PFAS means a class of fluorinated organic chemicals containing at least one fully fluorinated carbon atom. Intentionally added PFAS means PFAS that are deliberately added during the manufacture of a product if the continued presence of the PFAS is desired in the final product or in one of the product's components to perform a specific function in the final product; it does not include PFAS present due to use of water containing PFAS if the manufacturer took no action that resulted in the PFAS being present in the water.”
State law
Maine
38 MRSA 1614 Products containing PFAS
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The law says:
“effective January 1, 2032, a person may not sell, offer for sale or distribute for sale in this State any product that contains intentionally added PFAS that is not already prohibited”
Exemptions in the law (5)
Currently unavoidable use determined by rule: exempt for five years from rule effective date or prohibition, whichever is longer
“If the department determines by rule that the use of PFAS in a product or product category is a currently unavoidable use:”
Products sold in used condition exempt
“Any such products sold, offered for sale or distributed for sale in used condition;”
Retailers exempt unless notified that the sale of the product is prohibited
“The prohibitions in this subsection do not apply to a retailer in the State unless the retailer sells, offers for sale or distributes for sale a product containing intentionally added PFAS in the State for which the retailer has received a notification pursuant to subsection 8, paragraph B that the sale of the product is prohibited.”
Products for which federal law preempts state authority
“A product for which federal law governs the presence of PFAS in the product in a manner that preempts state authority;”
Packages exempt except when the package is the product of the manufacturer
“A package, as defined in Title 32, section 1732, subsection 4, for a product, except when the package is the product of the manufacturer.”
Laws written for children's products (1)
The law says:
“(5) A juvenile product containing intentionally added PFAS;”
Exemptions in the law (4)
Not applicable to products sold in used condition
“The prohibition under this paragraph does not apply to any of the products listed in subparagraphs (1) to (9) that are sold, offered for sale or distributed for sale in used condition.”
Retailers exempt unless notified that the sale of the product is prohibited
“The prohibitions in this subsection do not apply to a retailer in the State unless the retailer sells, offers for sale or distributes for sale a product containing intentionally added PFAS in the State for which the retailer has received a notification pursuant to subsection 8, paragraph B that the sale of the product is prohibited.”
Products for which federal law preempts state authority
“A product for which federal law governs the presence of PFAS in the product in a manner that preempts state authority;”
Packages exempt except when the package is the product of the manufacturer
“A package, as defined in Title 32, section 1732, subsection 4, for a product, except when the package is the product of the manufacturer.”
How Maine defines PFAS
“PFAS means substances that include any member of the class of fluorinated organic chemicals containing at least one fully fluorinated carbon atom. Intentionally added PFAS means PFAS added to a product or one of its product components to provide a specific characteristic, appearance or quality or to perform a specific function, and also includes any degradation by-products of PFAS.”
State law
Minnesota
Minnesota Amara's Law: products containing PFAS; Minnesota Statutes 116.943 Products containing PFAS (Amara's Law); Minnesota Rules chapter 7026, Products containing PFAS; reporting and fees (MPCA)
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The law says:
“Beginning January 1, 2032, a person may not sell, offer for sale, or distribute for sale in this state any product that contains intentionally added PFAS, unless the commissioner has determined by rule that the use of PFAS in the product is a currently unavoidable use.”
Exemptions in the law (4)
Currently unavoidable use: commissioner may determine by rule that PFAS use in a specified product or category is currently unavoidable (not available for the subd. 5(a) products).
“The commissioner may not determine that the use of PFAS in a product is a currently unavoidable use if the product is listed in paragraph (a).”
Products for which federal law governs the presence of PFAS in a manner that preempts state authority are exempt.
“(1) a product for which federal law governs the presence of PFAS in the product in a manner that preempts state authority;”
Products regulated under Minn. Stat. 325F.072 or 325F.075 (food packaging) are exempt from this section.
“(2) a product regulated under section 325F.072 or 325F.075; or”
Sale or resale of a used product is exempt.
“(3) the sale or resale of a used product.”
The law says:
“On or before January 1, 2026, a manufacturer of a product manufactured after July 1, 2023; sold, offered for sale, or distributed in the state; and that contains intentionally added PFAS must submit to the commissioner information that includes:”
Exemptions in the law (5)
Commissioner may waive all or part of the information requirement if substantially equivalent information is already publicly available, accept shared-system submissions, or extend the deadline.
“The commissioner may waive all or part of the information requirement under subdivision 2 if the commissioner determines that substantially equivalent information is already publicly available.”
Commissioner may extend the submission deadline.
“The commissioner may extend the deadline for submission by a manufacturer of the information required under subdivision 2 if the commissioner determines that more time is needed by the manufacturer to comply with the submission requirement.”
Products for which federal law governs the presence of PFAS in a manner that preempts state authority are exempt.
“(1) a product for which federal law governs the presence of PFAS in the product in a manner that preempts state authority;”
Products regulated under Minn. Stat. 325F.072 or 325F.075 (food packaging) are exempt from this section.
“(2) a product regulated under section 325F.072 or 325F.075; or”
Sale or resale of a used product is exempt.
“(3) the sale or resale of a used product.”
The law says:
“By February 1 each year, a manufacturer or group of manufacturers must submit an update to the report submitted under part 7026.0030”
Exemptions in the law (3)
Products for which federal law governs the presence of PFAS in a manner that preempts state authority are exempt from reporting.
“a product for which federal law governs the presence of PFAS in the product in a manner that preempts state authority”
Products regulated under Minn. Stat. 325F.072 or 325F.075 are exempt from reporting.
“a product regulated under Minnesota Statutes, section 325F.072 or 325F.075”
The sale or resale of a used product is exempt from reporting.
“the sale or resale of a used product”
The law says:
“A manufacturer or group of manufacturers of a product that is sold, offered for sale, or distributed in the state and that contains intentionally added PFAS must submit a report to the commissioner on or before January 1, 2026.”
Exemptions in the law (3)
Products for which federal law governs the presence of PFAS in a manner that preempts state authority are exempt from reporting.
“a product for which federal law governs the presence of PFAS in the product in a manner that preempts state authority”
Products regulated under Minn. Stat. 325F.072 or 325F.075 are exempt from reporting.
“a product regulated under Minnesota Statutes, section 325F.072 or 325F.075”
The sale or resale of a used product is exempt from reporting.
“the sale or resale of a used product”
The law says:
“A manufacturer or group of manufacturers of a new product with intentionally added PFAS after January 1, 2026, must submit a report by February 1 the following year.”
Exemptions in the law (3)
Products for which federal law governs the presence of PFAS in a manner that preempts state authority are exempt from reporting.
“a product for which federal law governs the presence of PFAS in the product in a manner that preempts state authority”
Products regulated under Minn. Stat. 325F.072 or 325F.075 are exempt from reporting.
“a product regulated under Minnesota Statutes, section 325F.072 or 325F.075”
The sale or resale of a used product is exempt from reporting.
“the sale or resale of a used product”
The law says:
“A manufacturer must notify persons who sell or offer for sale a product prohibited under subdivision 2 or 5 that the sale of that product is prohibited in this state and provide the commissioner with a list of the names and addresses of those notified.”
Exemptions in the law (3)
Products for which federal law governs the presence of PFAS in a manner that preempts state authority are exempt.
“(1) a product for which federal law governs the presence of PFAS in the product in a manner that preempts state authority;”
Products regulated under Minn. Stat. 325F.072 or 325F.075 (food packaging) are exempt from this section.
“(2) a product regulated under section 325F.072 or 325F.075; or”
Sale or resale of a used product is exempt.
“(3) the sale or resale of a used product.”
Laws written for children's products (1)
The law says:
“(7) juvenile products;”
Exemptions in the law (3)
Not applicable to products where federal law preempts state authority
“a product for which federal law governs the presence of PFAS in the product in a manner that preempts state authority”
Not applicable to the sale or resale of a used product
“the sale or resale of a used product”
Not applicable where PFAS is present only in electronic components or internal components
“does not prohibit the sale, offer for sale, or distribution for sale of a product that contains intentionally added PFAS only in electronic components or internal components”
How Minnesota defines PFAS
“PFAS means a class of fluorinated organic chemicals containing at least one fully fluorinated carbon atom. Intentionally added means PFAS deliberately added during the manufacture of a product where the continued presence of PFAS is desired in the final product or one of the product's components to perform a specific function.”
State law
New Hampshire
New Hampshire RSA 149-M:64, PFAS-added consumer products
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Every law here in force or upcoming is written for children's products.
Laws written for children's products (1)
The law says:
“(f) Juvenile products.”
Exemptions in the law (5)
Does not apply to the resale of products manufactured before the ban.
“The resale of products manufactured prior to the ban imposed by this section.”
Does not apply to a product for which federal law governs the presence of PFAS in a manner that preempts state authority.
“A product for which federal law governs the presence of PFAS in the product in a manner that preempts state authority.”
Products made with at least 85 percent recycled content.
“(1) Products made with at least 85 percent recycled content.”
Does not apply to products manufactured before the ban.
“(2) Products manufactured prior to the ban imposed by this section.”
Does not apply to replacement parts for products manufactured before the ban.
“Replacement parts for products manufactured prior to the ban imposed by this section.”
How New Hampshire defines PFAS
“PFAS has the meaning given in 40 C.F.R. 705.3.”
State law
New Mexico
New Mexico Per- and Poly-Fluoroalkyl Substances Protection Act (Laws 2025, chapter 102); New Mexico Per- and Poly-Fluoroalkyl Substances Protection Act (Laws 2025, ch. 102, HB 212)
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The law says:
“(4) juvenile products; and”
Exemptions in the law (4)
The prohibitions do not apply to a product for which federal law governs the presence of PFAS in a way that preempts state authority.
“a product for which federal law governs 4 the presence of a per- or poly-fluoroalkyl substance in the 5 product in a manner that preempts state authority;”
The prohibitions do not apply to used products offered for sale or resale.
“used products offered for sale or 7 resale;”
The prohibitions do not apply to a product for which the Environmental Improvement Board has adopted a rule finding the use of the substance a currently unavoidable use.
“a product for which the board has 2 adopted a rule providing that the use of the per- or 3 poly-fluoroalkyl substance in that product is a currently 4 unavoidable use;”
The prohibitions do not apply to a product that contains fluoropolymers whose backbone is a per- or polyfluorinated carbon-only backbone or a perfluorinated polyether backbone and that is a solid at standard temperature and pressure.
“fluoropolymers 6 consisting of polymeric substances for which the backbone of 7 the polymer is either a per- or polyfluorinated carbon-only 8 backbone or a perfluorinated polyether backbone that is a 9 solid at standard temperature and pressure.”
The law says:
“a product that contains an intentionally 13 added per- or poly-fluoroalkyl substance unless the 14 manufacturer has submitted to the department the information 15 required by Subsection A of this section”
Exemptions in the law (4)
The prohibitions do not apply to a product for which federal law governs the presence of PFAS in a way that preempts state authority.
“a product for which federal law governs 4 the presence of a per- or poly-fluoroalkyl substance in the 5 product in a manner that preempts state authority;”
The prohibitions do not apply to used products offered for sale or resale.
“used products offered for sale or 7 resale;”
The prohibitions do not apply to a product for which the Environmental Improvement Board has adopted a rule finding the use of the substance a currently unavoidable use.
“a product for which the board has 2 adopted a rule providing that the use of the per- or 3 poly-fluoroalkyl substance in that product is a currently 4 unavoidable use;”
The prohibitions do not apply to a product that contains fluoropolymers whose backbone is a per- or polyfluorinated carbon-only backbone or a perfluorinated polyether backbone and that is a solid at standard temperature and pressure.
“fluoropolymers 6 consisting of polymeric substances for which the backbone of 7 the polymer is either a per- or polyfluorinated carbon-only 8 backbone or a perfluorinated polyether backbone that is a 9 solid at standard temperature and pressure.”
The law says:
“beginning January 1, 2032, a manufacturer shall not 6 sell, offer for sale, distribute or distribute for sale in 7 this state, directly or indirectly or through intermediaries, 8 a product containing an intentionally added per- or poly- 9 fluoroalkyl substance, unless the board has adopted a rule”
Exemptions in the law (4)
The prohibitions do not apply to a product for which federal law governs the presence of PFAS in a way that preempts state authority.
“a product for which federal law governs 4 the presence of a per- or poly-fluoroalkyl substance in the 5 product in a manner that preempts state authority;”
The prohibitions do not apply to used products offered for sale or resale.
“used products offered for sale or 7 resale;”
The prohibitions do not apply to a product for which the Environmental Improvement Board has adopted a rule finding the use of the substance a currently unavoidable use.
“a product for which the board has 2 adopted a rule providing that the use of the per- or 3 poly-fluoroalkyl substance in that product is a currently 4 unavoidable use;”
The prohibitions do not apply to a product that contains fluoropolymers whose backbone is a per- or polyfluorinated carbon-only backbone or a perfluorinated polyether backbone and that is a solid at standard temperature and pressure.
“fluoropolymers 6 consisting of polymeric substances for which the backbone of 7 the polymer is either a per- or polyfluorinated carbon-only 8 backbone or a perfluorinated polyether backbone that is a 9 solid at standard temperature and pressure.”
The law says:
“that contains an intentionally added per- or 22 poly-fluoroalkyl substance shall submit to the department the 23 information required by Subsection A of this section”
Exemptions in the law (3)
The prohibitions do not apply to a product that contains fluoropolymers whose backbone is a per- or polyfluorinated carbon-only backbone or a perfluorinated polyether backbone and that is a solid at standard temperature and pressure.
“fluoropolymers 6 consisting of polymeric substances for which the backbone of 7 the polymer is either a per- or polyfluorinated carbon-only 8 backbone or a perfluorinated polyether backbone that is a 9 solid at standard temperature and pressure.”
The prohibitions do not apply to used products offered for sale or resale.
“used products offered for sale or 7 resale;”
The reporting duty does not apply to products exempt from the prohibitions under Section 3(A).
“The requirements of this section do not apply 2 to products that are exempt pursuant to Subsection A of 3 Section 3 of the Per- and Poly-Fluoroalkyl Substances 4 Protection Act.”
How New Mexico defines PFAS
“A substance in a class of fluorinated organic chemicals containing at least one fully fluorinated carbon atom.”
State law
Rhode Island
Rhode Island Consumer PFAS Ban Act of 2024
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Every law here in force or upcoming is written for children's products.
Laws written for children's products (1)
The law says:
“on and after January 1, 2027, no person shall manufacture, sell, offer for sale, or distribute for sale in the state any covered product that contains intentionally added perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances”
Exemptions in the law (1)
The prohibition does not apply to the sale or resale of used products.
“This section shall not apply to the sale or resale of used products.”
How Rhode Island defines PFAS
“PFAS means substances that include any member of the class of fluorinated organic chemicals containing at least one fully fluorinated carbon atom. Intentionally added PFAS means PFAS added to a covered product or one of its product components to provide a specific characteristic, appearance, or quality or to perform a specific function; it includes degradation byproducts of PFAS and PFAS that are intentional breakdown products of an added chemical, and PFAS used as a processing agent, mold release agent or intermediate where PFAS is detected in the final covered product.”
State law
Vermont
Vermont Act 54 of 2025 (H.238): phaseout of consumer products containing added PFAS
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The law says:
“Beginning on January 1, 2032, a manufacturer shall not manufacture, sell, offer for sale, distribute for sale, or distribute for use in the State a fluorine treated container or any consumer product in a fluorine treated container.”
Exemptions in the law (1)
The 2494g(a) prohibition does not apply to a product previously used by a consumer for its intended purpose.
“The prohibition under subsection (a) of this section shall not apply to the sale, offer for sale, distribution for sale, or distribution for use of a product that has been previously used by a consumer for the intended purpose of the product.”
Laws written for children's products (1)
The law says:
“(7) juvenile products;”
Exemptions in the law (1)
The prohibition does not apply to the sale or resale of used products.
“This section shall not apply to the sale or resale of used products.”
How Vermont defines PFAS
“PFAS means a class of fluorinated organic chemicals containing at least one fully fluorinated carbon atom. Intentionally added means the addition of a chemical in a product that serves an intended function in the product component.”
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