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CT SB00316

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/27/2014

Primary Sponsor

Environment Committee

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Origin

Senate

2014 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, 2015.

  • Requires labels to state "THIS PACKAGE CONTAINS BISPHENOL-A" in a clear, legible font of not less than twelve-point boldface type.

  • 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.

  • Authorizes the Commissioner of Consumer Protection to enforce the provisions within available appropriations.

Legislative Description

An Act Requiring The Labeling Of Food Products That Are Packaged In Materials That Contain Bisphenol-a.

Last Action

Vote to Hold Until Next Meeting

3/27/2014

Committee Referrals

Public Health3/17/2014
Environment2/27/2014

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