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PA HB2192

PA HB2192
Providing for bisphenol A-free container products for infants.


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Introduced
01/10/2020
In Committee
01/10/2020
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020

Introduced Session

2019-2020 Regular Session

Bill Summary

An Act providing for bisphenol A-free container products for infants.

AI Summary

This bill prohibits the manufacture, sale, or distribution of any container intended for use by infants that contains the chemical bisphenol A (BPA) at a level above 0.1 parts per billion. It requires manufacturers to use the least toxic alternative when replacing BPA and prohibits them from replacing BPA with certain carcinogens or reproductive toxicants. Violations of this law are considered unfair trade practices and subject to enforcement, penalties, and private lawsuits under the state's Unfair Trade Practices and Consumer Protection Law. The bill takes effect 60 days after enactment.

Committee Categories

Business and Industry

Sponsors (14)

Last Action

Referred to CONSUMER AFFAIRS (on 01/10/2020)

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