An Act providing for bisphenol A-free container products for infants.
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- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This act establishes standards for infant food and beverage containers in Pennsylvania. It prohibits the use of bisphenol A (BPA) in these containers at levels above 0.1 parts per billion and requires manufacturers to use the least toxic alternatives when replacing BPA. Violations of these standards will be subject to penalties under Pennsylvania’s Unfair Trade Practices and Consumer Protection Law.
Key provisions
- Prohibits the manufacture, sale, and distribution of infant containers containing more than 0.1 parts per billion of BPA.
- Requires manufacturers to use the least toxic alternative when replacing BPA.
- Restricts the replacement of BPA with carcinogens, reproductive toxicants, or substances identified as human carcinogens by the EPA.
- Defines ‘container’ as a food or beverage package intended for infants.
- Defines ‘infant’ as a child under one year of age.
- Establishes that violations of the BPA standard constitute unfair trade practices.
- Outlines enforcement mechanisms and potential civil penalties for violations.
- Sets an effective date of 60 days after enactment.
Who is affected
- Manufacturers of infant food and beverage containers
- Retailers selling infant food and beverage containers
- Parents and caregivers of infants
- The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania (through consumer protection agencies)
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- Pn 0551 Html
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Primary sponsor
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Benjamin Sanchez
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