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

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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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• Introduced in House (text)

  Introduced in House · EN

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• Introduced in House

  summary · EN · 4 January 1989

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