H.R.4341 - BPA Consumer Information Act of 2009

To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to require a warning on the label of any food container that is composed, in whole or in part, of bisphenol A or could release bisphenol A into food. view all titles (2)

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  • Official: To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to require a warning on the label of any food container that is composed, in whole or in part, of bisphenol A or could release bisphenol A into food. as introduced.
  • Short: BPA Consumer Information Act of 2009 as introduced.

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12/16/2009--Introduced.BPA Consumer Information Act of 2009 - Amends the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to deem a food to be misbranded if its container: (1) is composed, in whole or in part, of bisphenol A or could release bisphenol A into food; and (2) fails to display such informa

Official Summary

12/16/2009--Introduced.BPA Consumer Information Act of 2009 - Amends the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to deem a food to be misbranded if its container:
(1) is composed, in whole or in part, of bisphenol A or could release bisphenol A into food; and
(2) fails to display such information in a warning on its label.

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11/09/10
Environmental Legislation: Bisphenol A (BPA) in Plastics and ...

A fourth bill, H.R. 4341, would require a warning label on any food container containing BPA. Finally, H.R. 5820 would place BPA on a priority list of chemicals for which EPA must assess safety, authorize specific uses, and impose ...

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11/09/10
Penny Hill Press » Blog Archive » Bisphenol A (BPA) in Plastics ...

A fourth bill, H.R. 4341, would require a warning label on any food container containing BPA. Finally, H.R. 5820 would place BPA on a priority list of chemicals for which EPA must assess safety, authorize specific uses, and impose ...

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09/16/10
Bill Action: Passed House: HR 4341: To extend the trade adjustment ...

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