To protect the earth's ozone layer by requiring that products which contain, are produced with, or are produced from chlorofluorocarbons be labeled.

Summary

Requires that products which contain or are produced with or from chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs) be labeled with a specified warning that CFCs destroy the ozone layer, increasing the risk of skin cancer and disrupting natural systems, including food production. Directs the Consumer Product Safety Commission to promulgate regulations requiring the label to be prominently placed and visible to retail purchasers. Provides that a product not labeled in accordance with this Act shall be considered a misbranded hazardous substance subject to the Federal Hazardous Substances Act and a specified penalty.

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Timeline

1. 4 January 1989

   Introduced

   Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

   Source: IntroReferral

2. 4 January 1989

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

3. 4 January 1989

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

4. 13 February 1989

   Referred

   Referred to the Subcommittee on Commerce, Consumer Protection and Competitiveness.

   Source: Committee

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Sponsors

• Rep. Stark, Fortney Pete [D-CA-13] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Brown, George E., Jr. [D-CA-42] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Bates, Jim [D-CA-44] · D · Sponsor
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