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AR SB350
Bill
Status
4/27/2011
Primary Sponsor
Sue Madison
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AI Summary
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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.
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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.
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Extends restrictions to infant formula and baby food stored in BPA-containing containers effective July 1, 2014, with required BPA-free labeling.
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Defines a product as BPA-free if it contains less than two parts per million (2 ppm) of bisphenol-A.
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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