Rhode Island Bill H 7621 Exempts FDA-Authorized Cookware Containing PFAS from Consumer Ban

Original title: AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY -- CONSUMER PFAS BAN ACT OF 2024 (Exempts certain cookware that contains perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances or PFAS that are authorized by the FDA for food contact for consumer goods from the provision of the consumer PFAS ban act of 2024.)

Last action · March 31, 2026: Committee recommended measure be held for further studySponsors: Tom Noret and 9 others

Companion · S 2792same policy, Senate version

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What This Bill Proposed

Rhode Island bill H 7621 exempts specific cookware containing () that have received FDA authorization for food contact from the state's consumer PFAS ban act.

Why it matters

Manufacturers and retailers of cookware authorized by the federal government for food contact are permitted to sell products in the state that would otherwise be prohibited under the consumer ban.

Background

Perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are a large group of synthetic chemicals that have been widely used in manufacturing and consumer products due to their resistance to heat, oil, and water. context

Who It Would Have Affected

Groups the bill's text would have affected, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.

Directly affected

Cookware manufacturers

Manufacturers are permitted to sell cookware containing PFAS in the state if it is authorized by the FDA for food contact.

Directly affected

Consumers

Consumers retain access to specific FDA-approved cookware options containing PFAS that would otherwise be restricted.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

What products are affected by this bill?

The bill affects certain cookware containing () that are authorized by the FDA for food contact.

Which existing law does this bill modify?

It modifies the consumer ban act of 2024.

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Where This Stands

This bill did not become law - Died at adjournment · in House committee.

Procedural history

3 actions

Mar 31, 2026
Committee recommended measure be held for further study
Mar 27, 2026
Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/31/2026)
Feb 11, 2026Introduced
Introduced, referred to House Environment and Natural Resources

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