Tennessee SB1818 mandates labeling for foods containing forever chemicals and discloses their health effects.
Tennessee SB1818 amends the state's food regulations to require labeling for foods containing forever chemicals, specifically per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). These substances include perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA), perfluorooctanesulfonic acid (PFOS), perfluorobutane sulfonic acid (PFBS), and hexafluoropropylene oxide dimer acid (HFPO-DA). The bill mandates that such foods must disclose the known or possible health effects of these chemicals. This act is set to take effect on July 1, 2026.
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