Bill > HB550

This bill introduces the BPA-free Container Products for Infants Act, which prohibits the manufacture, sale, or distribution of infant containers (defined as food or beverage containers for children under one year old) that contain bisphenol A (BPA) at levels exceeding 0.1 parts per billion. The legislation mandates that manufacturers must replace BPA with the least toxic alternative, while explicitly prohibiting replacement substances that are carcinogens (as categorized by the Environmental Protection Agency) or reproductive toxicants known to cause birth defects, reproductive harm, or developmental harm. Additionally, the bill establishes that any violation of these provisions will be considered an unfair trade practice under Pennsylvania's Consumer Protection Law, making manufacturers subject to potential civil penalties and legal actions. The law will take effect 60 days after its enactment, providing manufacturers a brief transition period to comply with the new requirements and ensure their infant containers meet the strict BPA-free standards.

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