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Introduced
05/17/2019
05/17/2019
In Committee
05/20/2019
05/20/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
116th Congress
Bill Summary
A BILL To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to deem any perfluoroalkyl or polyfluoroalkyl substance used as a food contact substance to be unsafe and therefore treated as adulterated under such Act, and for other purposes. 1
AI Summary
This bill, the Keep Food Containers Safe from PFAS Act of 2019, amends the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to deem any perfluoroalkyl or polyfluoroalkyl substance (PFAS) used as a food contact substance as unsafe and therefore treated as adulterated under the Act. The bill defines PFAS as man-made chemicals containing at least one fully fluorinated carbon atom, including perfluoroalkyl substances (all carbon atoms fully fluorinated) and polyfluoroalkyl substances (a mix of fully, partially, and non-fluorinated carbon atoms). The bill states that beginning on January 1, 2022, any PFAS used as a food contact substance will be considered unsafe and therefore adulterated under the law.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry, Health and Social Services
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. (on 05/20/2019)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/house-bill/2827/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hr2827/BILLS-116hr2827ih.pdf |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hr2827/BILLS-116hr2827ih.pdf.pdf |
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