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HR 1523 111th Congress House Health Administrative law and regulatory procedures Department of Health and Human Services Food industry and services Food supply, safety, and labeling Hazardous wastes and toxic substances Health promotion and preventive care Product safety and quality Sex and reproductive health

Ban Poisonous Additives Act of 2009

Introduced: March 16, 2009 Introduced by: Markey, Edward J. Democratic · Massachusetts See on congress.gov
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Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Mar 17, 2009
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Mar 16, 2009
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Mar 16, 2009
Introduced in House
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Ban Poisonous Additives Act of 2009 - Treats any food container that is composed, in whole or in part, of bisphenol A or that can release bisphenol A into food as a container that is composed of a poisonous or deleterious substance for purposes of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act. Bans the use of such containers. Allows the Secretary of Health and Human Services to grant a waiver of such ban for one year (renewable for an additional year) under specified circumstances. Requires any product for which the Secretary grants a waiver to display a prominent warning on its label of the potential health effects associated with bisphenol A.

Directs the Commissioner of Food and Drugs to periodically review substances listed in federal regulations and generally recognized as safe. Requires any such substances that are shown by new scientific evidence to cause reproductive or developmental toxicity in humans or animals to be banned or otherwise restricted.

Amends the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to require (currently, permits) a manufacturer or supplier of a food contact substance to notify the Secretary of the identity, intended use, and safety of any such substance and of determinations as to the health effects of such substance.

What's happening now March 17, 2009

Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

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