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HI SR101

Resolution

Status

Introduced

3/9/2018

Primary Sponsor

Kalani English

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Origin

Senate

2018 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Urges the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, U.S. Surgeon General, and Hawaii's congressional delegation to consider adding warning labels to products containing oxybenzone addressing human health risks.

  • Cites research findings linking oxybenzone to hormone disruption, estrogen buildup, accumulation in body tissues, Hirschsprung's disease in utero, and transfer through breast milk.

  • Notes the FDA's most recent safety evaluation of oxybenzone was in 1999 and current labeling requirements do not include warnings about oxybenzone-related health harms.

  • States no current standard exists for safe oxybenzone levels in the body and no special protections apply to personal care products marketed to women, pregnant mothers, or children.

  • Directs certified copies of the resolution be sent to the FDA Commissioner, U.S. Surgeon General, Hawaii's congressional representatives, and state health and consumer affairs directors.

Legislative Description

Urging The United States Food And Drug Administration, The United States Surgeon General, And Hawaii's Congressional Delegation To Consider Whether Products Containing Oxybenzone Should Include A Warning Label That Addresses Human Health Risks.

Oxybenzone

Last Action

Referred to PSM, CPH.

3/16/2018

Committee Referrals

Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs3/16/2018

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