Bill > HR1442

This bill aims to protect youth by banning the sale of consumer products containing a high concentration of sodium nitrite, defined as 10% or more by weight. Under the legislation, such products would be classified as banned hazardous products under the Consumer Product Safety Act. The bill includes important exceptions, such as allowing sodium nitrite for commercial or industrial purposes and exempting its use in food products like meat, poultry, and eggs, as well as drugs, devices, and cosmetics. The ban would take effect 90 days after the Act is enacted, giving manufacturers and retailers time to adjust their product offerings. By targeting products with high sodium nitrite concentrations, the bill seeks to prevent potential misuse or accidental poisoning, particularly among young people, while still preserving legitimate uses of the chemical in various industries and food production.

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https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/1442/all-info