To ban the sale of products with a high concentration of sodium nitrite to individuals, and for other purposes.
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- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To President
- Became Law
Overview
This bill prohibits the sale of consumer products containing a high concentration of sodium nitrite – specifically, 10% or more by weight – as a hazardous product. The law aims to reduce the risk of poisoning, particularly among children, by limiting the availability of these products. However, certain items like drugs, medical devices, cosmetics, and food products are exempt from this ban. The law will go into effect 90 days after it is enacted.
Key provisions
- Prohibits the sale of consumer products with 10% or more sodium nitrite.
- Defines ‘high concentration of sodium nitrite’ as 10% or greater by weight.
- Exempts certain products, including drugs, medical devices, cosmetics, and food.
- Relies on the Consumer Product Safety Act for enforcement.
- Establishes a 90-day timeframe for the law to take effect.
Who is affected
- Consumers
- Manufacturers of consumer products
- Retailers of consumer products
Notable changes
- Creates a specific ban on products with a high concentration of sodium nitrite.
- Clarifies that the ban does not apply to certain regulated products like food.
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