SB1818

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 47, Chapter 18 and Title 53, relative to foods that contain forever chemicals.

Introduced·1/20/26
Draft Text

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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Where it stands

Current
Health and Welfare Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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History

Jan 22

Senate

Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Health and Welfare Committee

Jan 21

Senate

Introduced, Passed on First Consideration

Jan 20

Senate

Filed for introduction