What's happening
This bill requires products labeled or intended as not safe for human consumption to list all ingredients and compounds on the label.
Why it matters
Increases transparency and consumer safety. By requiring a full list of ingredients and active chemical compounds on products not intended for human consumption, consumers (and emergency responders) can more quickly identify what substances are present if accidental exposure or misuse occurs.
Closes regulatory loopholes. Many products (like cleaning agents, novelty items, or synthetic drugs disguised as other goods) may have previously evaded clear labeling requirements. This law ensures such products can’t hide their contents under the guise of being “not for consumption.”
Stronger enforcement and deterrence. Violations are classified as a class A misdemeanor, meaning retailers and manufacturers face significant legal consequences for non-compliance, potentially reducing the circulation of poorly labeled or deceptive products.
Works alongside existing labeling laws. The requirements are in addition to any current labeling mandates, ensuring comprehensive coverage rather than replacing or weakening existing consumer protections.
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- Referred to consumer affairs and protection
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STATE OF NEW YORK
5219
2017-2018 Regular Sessions
IN ASSEMBLY
February 7, 2017
Introduced by M. of A. DINOWITZ -- read once and referred to the Committee on Consumer Affairs and Protection
AN ACT to amend the general business law, in relation to the sale and labeling of products not safe for human consumption
The People of the State of New York, represented in Senate and Assembly, do enact as follows:
Section 1. The general business law is amended by adding a new section 390-d to read as follows:
§ 390-d. Sale and labeling of products not safe for human consumption. 1. Every product sold in this state which is labeled or the container of which is labeled "not safe for human consumption", "unfit for human consumption" or with similar language, and every product sold in this state which is not intended for human consumption shall have a label affixed thereto, upon which there shall be plainly and conspicuously printed a list of all ingredients and active chemical compounds which comprise such product in letters and figures commensurate with the size of the product or container as shall be determined and fixed by the commissioner of agriculture and markets, in consultation with the commissioner of health.
2. The requirements of this section shall apply in addition to any other labeling requirements established pursuant to any other provision of law.
3. Any violation of this section shall be a class A misdemeanor.
§ 2. This act shall take effect on the one hundred eightieth day after it shall have become a law; provided that, effective immediately, any rules and regulations necessary to implement the provisions of this act on its effective date are authorized and directed to be completed on or before such date.
EXPLANATION--Matter in italics (underscored) is new; matter in brackets
[ ] is old law to be omitted.
LBD03573-01-7
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