Prohibiting food packaging containing perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances from being labeled with the term compostable.

A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to prohibiting food packaging containing perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances from being labeled with the term compostable

This bill would prohibit the distribution or sale of food packaging that contains chemicals known as perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances from being labeled as “compostable.” Anyone found to have violated this prohibition may be subject to a civil penalty administered by the Department of Sanitation.