RESTRICT PRODUCTS CONTAINING BPA.

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View NCGA Bill Details2011-2012 Session
Senate Bill 573 (Public) Filed Tuesday, April 12, 2011
TO PROHIBIT THE MANUFACTURE, SALE, OR DISTRIBUTION OF CERTAIN PRODUCTS CONTAINING BISPHENOL A.
Intro. by Robinson, Mansfield.

Status: Ref To Com On Health Care (Senate Action) (Apr 14 2011)

Bill History:

S 573

Bill Summaries:

  • Summary date: Apr 12 2011 - View Summary

    Enacts new Article 19C to GS Chapter 130A to prohibit the manufacture, sale, or distribution of reusable food or beverage containers containing bisphenol A. Requires a manufacturer complying with the Article by substituting another chemical to use the least toxic alternative. Prohibits a manufacturer from replacing bisphenol A with (1) specified carcinogens or substances listed as known or likely carcinogens, or suggestive of being carcinogens, or (2) any substance identified by the EPA as a reproductive toxicant causing birth defects, reproductive harm, or developmental harm. Allows the Commission for Public Health to adopt rules. Allows the Secretary of Health and Human Services to impose an administrative penalty up to $5,000 for a first offense or $10,000 for any additional violations in a 12-month period, on a person who knowingly violates the Article or rules adopted under the Article. Effective January 1, 2013.