Minnesota HF5080 bans the intentional use of ortho-phthalates in packaged food.

Minnesota HF5080 prohibits food manufacturers, suppliers, and distributors from using ortho-phthalates in food packaging. This includes additives like inks, dyes, pigments, adhesives, stabilizers, coatings, and plasticizers. The commissioner of the Pollution Control Agency enforces this ban, coordinating with health and commerce commissioners. The ban takes effect one year after final enactment.

Minnesota HF5080 bans the intentional use of ortho-phthalates in packaged food.

Minnesota HF5080 prohibits food manufacturers, suppliers, and distributors from using ortho-phthalates in food packaging. This includes additives like inks, dyes, pigments, adhesives, stabilizers, coatings, and plasticizers. The commissioner of the Pollution Control Agency enforces this ban, coordinating with health and commerce commissioners. The ban takes effect one year after final enactment.