New York S07839 prohibits the sale of medical adhesives and bandages containing perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances.
New York S07839 amends the environmental conservation law to prohibit the sale of medical adhesives and bandages containing perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances. It defines "perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances" as a class of fluorinated organic chemicals containing at least one fully fluorinated carbon atom. The law provides exceptions for products with written assurance from manufacturers that they comply with the requirements. Violations are subject to civil penalties and potential injunctions.
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