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PA HB721

PA HB721
Providing for bisphenol A-free container products.


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Introduced
03/28/2023
In Committee
03/28/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2024

Introduced Session

2023-2024 Regular Session

Bill Summary

Providing for bisphenol A-free container products.

AI Summary

This bill, the BPA-free Container Products Act, prohibits the manufacture, sale, or distribution of any food or beverage container that contains bisphenol A (BPA) above 0.1 parts per billion. It requires manufacturers to use the least toxic alternative when replacing BPA and prohibits the use of certain carcinogens and reproductive toxicants. Violations of this law are considered unfair trade practices and subject to enforcement, civil penalties, and private rights of action under the Unfair Trade Practices and Consumer Protection Law. The bill takes effect 60 days after enactment.

Committee Categories

Business and Industry

Sponsors (22)

Last Action

Referred to CONSUMER PROTECTION, TECHNOLOGY AND UTILITIES (on 03/28/2023)

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