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AR SB350

Bill

Status

Failed

4/27/2011

Primary Sponsor

Sue Madison

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Origin

Senate

88th General Assembly (2011 Regular)

AI Summary

  • Prohibits manufacture, sale, and distribution of reusable food or beverage containers and eating/drinking aids containing bisphenol-A (BPA) intended for children three years of age or younger, effective October 1, 2012.

  • Bans pacifiers, teething aids, and crib teething rails containing BPA, with conspicuous "BPA-free" labeling required on all covered children's products effective October 1, 2012.

  • Extends restrictions to infant formula and baby food stored in BPA-containing containers effective July 1, 2014, with required BPA-free labeling.

  • Defines a product as BPA-free if it contains less than two parts per million (2 ppm) of bisphenol-A.

  • Establishes fines of $250 to $2,500 per violation, assessed by the Department of Health, with each manufacture/distribution or day of sale constituting separate violations.

Legislative Description

Concerning The Sale Of Children's Products Containing Bisphenol-a In The State Of Arkansas.

Last Action

Senate Sine Die adjournment

4/27/2011

Committee Referrals

Public Health, Welfare And Labor2/17/2011

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