Sen. Blumenthal Introduces Bill to Ban PFAS and Other Toxic Chemicals From Food Packaging
This bill was recently introduced in the Senate and is currently being reviewed by the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. It is in the early stages of the lawmaking process and has no upcoming votes scheduled at this time. The bill is considered active as it waits for the committee to decide on its next steps.
While the bill addresses popular health concerns, it currently lacks Republican cosponsors and faces significant opposition from the chemical and food packaging industries.
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Small food manufacturers, restaurants, and packagers would need to find and switch to packaging that does not contain any of the 15 banned chemical categories. This could raise costs for packaging supplies and require reformulating products or changing suppliers. The two-year transition window helps, but smaller businesses often have less bargaining power with packaging vendors and fewer resources to manage the switch compared to large corporations.
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Introduced in Senate
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Congressional Democrats introduced the No Toxics in Food Packaging Act, which seeks to ban chemicals like PFAS, BPA, and phthalates from food packaging. The bill also aims to prevent 'regrettable substitutions' and considers impacts on vulnerable populations.
Democratic lawmakers reintroduced the No Toxics in Food Packaging Act to restrict substances like PFAS, bisphenols, and formaldehyde in food-contact applications. The bill aims to reduce consumer exposure to chemicals linked to cancer and hormone disruption.
The No Toxics in Food Packaging Act, sponsored by Sen. Richard Blumenthal and Rep. Jan Schakowsky, would ban 15 chemicals or chemical classes from food packaging. The bill includes a two-year implementation period for companies to find safer alternatives.
No votes or related bills recorded for this bill yet.
Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
No Toxic Chemicals in Food Packaging Act of 2026
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