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Version 00 · Introduced in Senate · Apr 29, 2008
BPA-Free Kids Act of 2008 - Treats as a banned hazardous substance under the Federal Hazardous Substances Act any consumer product that contains a detectable amount of bisphenol A (commonly known as BPA) and that is designed for or intended for use by, or care of, a child seven years of age or younger. Permits state laws that provide equal or greater protection.
Requires a study on the health effects of BPA exposure in all age groups and in pregnant women.
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Sen. Schumer, Charles E. [D-NY] · D–NY
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Introduced in Senate
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