Minnesota HF44 requires food manufacturers and brand owners to report ortho-phthalate testing results of packaged food products to the commissioner.

Minnesota HF44 mandates that food manufacturers and brand owners test packaged food products for ortho-phthalates and report the results to the commissioner of agriculture. These reports must include details such as the product name, UPC barcode, testing date, and ortho-phthalate detection results. Additionally, food manufacturers and brand owners must make these testing results publicly available on their websites. The bill defines "ortho-phthalates" as substances that are esters of phthalic acid. The requirements take effect on July 1, 2026.

Minnesota HF44 requires food manufacturers and brand owners to report ortho-phthalate testing results of packaged food products to the commissioner.

Minnesota HF44 mandates that food manufacturers and brand owners test packaged food products for ortho-phthalates and report the results to the commissioner of agriculture. These reports must include details such as the product name, UPC barcode, testing date, and ortho-phthalate detection results. Additionally, food manufacturers and brand owners must make these testing results publicly available on their websites. The bill defines "ortho-phthalates" as substances that are esters of phthalic acid. The requirements take effect on July 1, 2026.