H.R.6269: Ban Poisonous Additives Act of 2016

About This Bill

  • This bill was introduced in the 114th Congress
  • This bill is primarily about health
  • Introduced Sept. 28, 2016
  • Latest Major Action Sept. 28, 2016

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Bill Summary

Ban Poisonous Additives Act of 2016 This bill bans food containers composed, in whole or in part, of bisphenol A (BPA). The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) may grant waivers to a facility for a particular product if the facility: (1) demonstrates that it is not technologically feasible to replace BPA in the container or to use a BPA-free container, and (2) submits to the FDA a plan and time line for removing BPA from the container....

(Source: Library of Congress)

Bill Actions

Date Description
Sept. 28, 2016
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Sept. 28, 2016

Introduced in the House by Grace Meng (D-N.Y.)

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