Bill > HR1442

This bill seeks to ban the sale of consumer products containing a high concentration of sodium nitrite (defined as 10% or more by weight) to protect youth from potential poisoning. Specifically, the bill classifies such products as banned hazardous products under the Consumer Product Safety Act. The legislation includes important exemptions for commercial and industrial uses of sodium nitrite, as well as for sodium nitrite found in regulated food products like meat, poultry, and eggs, or in drugs, devices, and cosmetics. The ban would take effect 90 days after the bill's enactment, giving manufacturers and retailers time to adjust their product offerings. By targeting products with high sodium nitrite concentrations, the bill aims to prevent potential misuse that could lead to accidental or intentional poisoning, particularly among young people. The bill defines a "consumer product" using existing language from the Consumer Product Safety Act, ensuring alignment with current legal definitions.

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