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MN SF379
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/11/2013
Primary Sponsor
Katie Sieben
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AI Summary
- Prohibits manufacturers and wholesalers from selling infant formula, baby food, or toddler food in containers with intentionally added bisphenol-A (BPA) beginning August 1, 2014
- Prohibits retailers from selling these products in BPA-containing containers beginning August 1, 2015
- Defines covered products as infant formula, baby food (for children two years or younger), and toddler food (for children under three years), with an exception for toddler food in cans
- Prohibits manufacturers from replacing BPA with chemically similar substances known to cause developmental toxicity, cancer, genetic damage, reproductive harm, endocrine disruption, or systemic toxicity as of August 1, 2014
- Creates new law in Minnesota Statutes chapter 325F
Legislative Description
Bisphenol-A (BPA) food containers sale prohibition
Last Action
HF substituted on General Orders HF459
5/1/2013
Committee Referrals
Commerce3/7/2013
Health, Human Services and Housing3/5/2013
Judiciary2/25/2013
Environment and Energy2/13/2013
Commerce2/11/2013
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