House
Feb 9, 2011To ban the use of bisphenol A in food containers, and for other purposes.
Summary
Official
Ban Poisonous Additives Act of 2011 - Deems a food to be adulterated if its container: (1) is composed, in whole or in part, of bisphenol A, or (2) can release bisphenol A into food. Authorizes the Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS) to grant one-year renewable waivers to a facility for a particular container if such facility: (1) demonstrates that it is not...
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Introduced(1/25/11)
Committee
Passed
House
Passed
Senate
President
Law
Sponsor
EM
Mr. Markey
Senate (D) Massachusetts
Cosponsors (23)
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Latest Action
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Feb 9, 2011