DE HB109 | 2013-2014 | 147th General Assembly
Status
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 5-0)
Status: Introduced on May 1 2013 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2013-05-01 - Re-Assigned to Natural Resources Committee in House
Pending: House Natural Resources Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Draft #1) [HTML]
Status: Introduced on May 1 2013 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2013-05-01 - Re-Assigned to Natural Resources Committee in House
Pending: House Natural Resources Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Draft #1) [HTML]
Summary
This Act builds on previous legislation aimed at protecting children and others from the potential danger of exposure to the chemical bisphenol-A. The current version of 6 Del. C. 2509 addresses only bisphenol-A in bottles and children’s cups. This new version of the statute would prohibit the use of bisphenol-A in all reusable food and beverage containers, as well as the packaging of any food intended for or marketed to children (defined as those under age 12). The bill goes on to identify chemicals that may not be used as substitutes for bisphenol A. Subsection (i) requires that all food packaging containing bisphenol-A must be labeled as such. Subsection (j) requires that manufacturers identify chemicals in food contact substances or indirect food additives in canned food in a prominent location on the manufacturer’s internet website.
Title
An Act To Amend Title 6 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Prohibited Trade Practices.
Sponsors
Rep. John Kowalko [D] | Sen. Robert Marshall [D] | Rep. Helene Keeley [D] | Rep. Melanie Smith [D] |
Sen. Margaret Henry [D] |
History
Date | Chamber | Action |
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2013-05-01 | House | Re-Assigned to Natural Resources Committee in House |
2013-05-01 | House | Introduced and Assigned to Health & Human Development Committee in House |