Ban Poisonous Additives Act of 2013
Latest action · Jun 7, 2013 Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Progress
Where this bill reached, and when. A stage with no date was not reached; one that failed a vote and later carried shows the date it carried.
- IntroducedJun 4, 2013
- Passed HouseNot reached
- Passed SenateNot reached
- To the PresidentNot reached
- Became lawNot reached
Summary
Ban Poisonous Additives Act of 2013 - Prohibits the distribution of a food if its container is composed, in whole or in part, of bisphenol A (BPA) or can release BPA into food.
Authorizes the Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS) to grant one-year renewable waivers to a facility for a particular container if such facility: (1) demonstrates that it is not technologically feasible to replace BPA in the container or to use an alternative container that does not contain BPA, and (2) submits to the Secretary a plan and timeline for removing BPA from such container. Sets forth labeling requirements for a product granted a waiver.
Requires the Commissioner of Food and Drugs (FDA) to review substances in order determine whether there is a reasonable certainty that no harm will result from aggregate exposure to such substance, taking into consideration potential adverse effects from low dose exposure and the effects on vulnerable populations and populations with high exposure. Sets forth remedial actions based on the Secretary's determination.
Amends the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to require a manufacturer or supplier of a food contact substance to notify the Secretary of the identity and intended use of any such substance prior to its introduction into interstate commerce and of its determination that: (1) no adverse health effects result from low-dose exposures to such substance; and (2) such substance has not been shown, after tests which are appropriate for the evaluation of the safety of food contact substances, to cause reproductive or developmental toxicity in humans or animals.
Cosponsors 21
Members who signed on, in the order they did. Signatures ran from Jun 4, 2013 to Oct 28, 2013, with 19 there on the day it was introduced.
| Seat | Cosponsor | Signed on | |
|---|---|---|---|
| D-CA | Anna G. Eshoo | Original | Jun 4, 2013 |
| D-MN | Betty McCollum | Original | Jun 4, 2013 |
| D-NY | Carolyn B. Maloney | Original | Jun 4, 2013 |
| D-ME | Chellie Pingree | Original | Jun 4, 2013 |
| D-CO | Diana DeGette | Original | Jun 4, 2013 |
| D-OR | Earl Blumenauer | Original | Jun 4, 2013 |
| D-CA | Jackie Speier | Original | Jun 4, 2013 |
| D-VA | James P. Moran | Original | Jun 4, 2013 |
| D-IL | Janice D. Schakowsky | Original | Jun 4, 2013 |
| D-NY | Jerrold Nadler | Original | Jun 4, 2013 |
| D-MN | Keith Ellison | Original | Jun 4, 2013 |
| D-CA | Lois Capps | Original | Jun 4, 2013 |
| D-NY | Louise McIntosh Slaughter | Original | Jun 4, 2013 |
| D-MA | Niki Tsongas | Original | Jun 4, 2013 |
| D-NY | Nita M. Lowey | Original | Jun 4, 2013 |
Actions 3
Everything that happened, newest first.
- Jun 7, 2013Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
- Jun 4, 2013Introduced in House
- Jun 4, 2013Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Related bills 2
Companion bills and other measures the record links to this one.
| Bill | Title | Relationship | Latest action |
|---|---|---|---|
| S 2572 | Ban Poisonous Additives Act of 2014 | Related bill | Jul 9, 2014 |
| HR 5033 | Ban Poisonous Additives Act of 2014 | Related bill | Jul 11, 2014 |
Subjects
Assigned by the Library of Congress. Policy area: Health.
- Administrative remedies
- Child health
- Department of Health and Human Services
- Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
- Food industry and services
- Food supply, safety, and labeling
- Hazardous wastes and toxic substances
- Health
- Product safety and quality
- Sex and reproductive health
- Water quality
- Women's health
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Each version as it was printed, newest first.
- Jun 4, 2013Introduced in House
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