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HR 2248 113th Congress House

Ban Poisonous Additives Act of 2013

Official title: To ban the use of bisphenol A in food containers, and for other purposes.

Introduced: June 4, 2013 Introduced by: Markey, Edward J. Democratic · Massachusetts See on congress.gov
Health Administrative remediesChild healthDepartment of Health and Human ServicesFood and Drug Administration (FDA)
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Food industry and servicesFood supply, safety, and labelingHazardous wastes and toxic substancesProduct safety and qualitySex and reproductive healthWater qualityWomen's health
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Jun 4, 2013
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Jun 4, 2013
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 Latest action June 7, 2013

Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Ban Poisonous Additives Act of 2013 - Prohibits the distribution of a food if its container is composed, in whole or in part, of bisphenol A (BPA) or can release BPA 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 technologically feasible to replace BPA in the container or to use an alternative container that does not contain BPA, and (2) submits to the Secretary a plan and timeline for removing BPA from such container. Sets forth labeling requirements for a product granted a waiver.

Requires the Commissioner of Food and Drugs (FDA) to review substances in order determine whether there is a reasonable certainty that no harm will result from aggregate exposure to such substance, taking into consideration potential adverse effects from low dose exposure and the effects on vulnerable populations and populations with high exposure. Sets forth remedial actions based on the Secretary's determination.

Amends the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to require a manufacturer or supplier of a food contact substance to notify the Secretary of the identity and intended use of any such substance prior to its introduction into interstate commerce and of its determination that: (1) no adverse health effects result from low-dose exposures to such substance; and (2) such substance has not been shown, after tests which are appropriate for the evaluation of the safety of food contact substances, to cause reproductive or developmental toxicity in humans or animals.

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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 2248: Ban Poisonous Additives Act of 2013. 113th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/113-HR-2248/
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