Loading chat...

CT HB05116

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

2/16/2012

Primary Sponsor

Edwin Gomes

Click for details

Origin

House of Representatives

2012 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Prohibits distribution, sale, or offering for sale of food packaging containing bisphenol-A (BPA) as an intentional component unless labeled on the front of the package, effective January 1, 2013

  • Requires labels to state "THIS PACKAGE CONTAINS BISPHENOL-A" in clear, legible, 12-point minimum boldface type with uniform font

  • Defines "food packaging" as a container or wrapper in direct contact with food used to store food or foodstuffs for sale

  • Authorizes the Commissioner of Consumer Protection to enforce the labeling requirement within available appropriations

Legislative Description

An Act Requiring The Labeling Of Food Packaging That Contains Bisphenol-a.

Last Action

File Number 306

4/10/2012

Committee Referrals

Environment2/16/2012

Full Bill Text

No bill text available