Product safety: proofs of purchase: intentionally added bisphenols

The law targets chemical exposure from handling paper proofs of purchase and requires safer replacement chemicals. It also gives the state enforcement and public-disclosure tools.

What the law does ​

• Bans manufacturing, distributing, selling, or offering paper proofs of purchase with intentionally added BPA beginning January 1, 2028.
• Extends the ban to paper proofs of purchase containing any intentionally added bisphenols beginning January 1, 2029.
• Requires paper manufacturers replacing bisphenols to use the least toxic alternative.
• Bars replacements identified by the United States Environmental Protection Agency or California as causing or likely causing cancer, birth defects, reproductive harm, or developmental harm.
• Authorizes the Department of Toxic Substances Control to issue regulations, enforce violations, and impose administrative penalties up to $5,000 for a first violation and $10,000 for each later violation.
• Requires the department to post substantiated violations or final enforcement actions online and deposit penalties into the Toxic Substances Control Account for enforcement, subject to legislative appropriation.

Who it affects ​

• Manufacturers of paper used for point-of-sale receipts.
• Retailers, service providers, distributors, and sellers that provide paper receipts.
• Consumers and workers who handle paper receipts.

Context ​

A proof of purchase includes a point-of-sale receipt for retail goods, food, alcohol, or services.