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S. 593 (111th)

Ban Poisonous Additives Act of 2009

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Introduced

12 March 2009

Last action

12 March 2009 · Introduced

Status

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text of measure as introduced: CR S3087-3088)

Sponsors

Sen. Feinstein, Dianne [D-CA], Sen. Schumer, Charles E. [D-NY], Sen. Gillibrand, Kirsten E. [D-NY], Sen. Kerry, John F. [D-MA], Sen. Menendez, Robert [D-NJ], Sen. Shaheen, Jeanne [D-NH], Sen. Johnson, Tim [D-SD], Sen. Boxer, Barbara [D-CA]

Subjects

Healthcare

Source updated

5 December 2025

Healthcare

Summary

Ban Poisonous Additives Act of 2009 - Treats any food container that is composed, in whole or in part, of bisphenol A or that can release bisphenol A into food as a container that is composed of a poisonous or deleterious substance for purposes of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act. Bans the use of such containers. Allows the Secretary of Health and Human Services to grant a waiver of such ban for one year (renewable for an additional year) under specified circumstances. Requires any product for which the Secretary grants a waiver to display a prominent warning on its label of the potential health effects associated with bisphenol A. Directs the Commissioner of Food and Drugs to periodically review substances listed in federal regulations and generally recognized as safe. Requires any such substances that are shown by new scientific evidence to cause reproductive or developmental toxicity in humans or animals to be banned or otherwise restricted. Amends the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to require (currently, permits) a manufacturer or supplier of a food contact substance to notify the Secretary of the identity, intended use, and safety of any such substance and of determinations as to the health effects of such substance.

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Timeline

  1. 12 March 2009

    Introduced

    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text of measure as introduced: CR S3087-3088)

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 12 March 2009

    Introduced

    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S3086-3087)

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 12 March 2009

    Introduced

    Introduced in Senate

    Source: IntroReferral

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