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CT SB00016
Bill
Status
1/9/2013
Primary Sponsor
Environment Committee
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AI Summary
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Prohibits distribution, sale, or offering for sale of food packaging containing bisphenol-A (BPA) as an intentional component unless labeled with "THIS PACKAGE CONTAINS BISPHENOL-A" on the front of the package, effective January 1, 2014
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Requires label text to be in a clear, legible font of not less than twelve-point boldface type of uniform font
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Defines "food packaging" as a container or wrapper that comes into direct contact with food and is used to store food or food stuffs for sale
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Authorizes the Commissioner of Consumer Protection to enforce the provision within available appropriations
Legislative Description
An Act Requiring The Labeling Of Food Products That Are Packaged In Materials That Contain Bisphenol-a.
Last Action
Referred by Senate to Committee on General Law
4/12/2013