Bill Text: GA HB431 | 2011-2012 | Regular Session | Introduced
Bill Title: Food; manufacture of sale of food containers or products with bisphenol-A; prohibit
Spectrum: Slight Partisan Bill (Democrat 4-2)
Status: (Introduced - Dead) 2011-03-03 - House Second Readers [HB431 Detail]
Download: Georgia-2011-HB431-Introduced.html
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House
Bill 431
By:
Representatives Holcomb of the
82nd,
Buckner of the
130th,
Rogers of the
26th,
Parent of the
81st,
Manning of the
32nd,
and others
A
BILL TO BE ENTITLED
AN ACT
AN ACT
To
amend Article 1 of Chapter 2 of Title 26 of the Official Code of Georgia
Annotated, relating to general provisions relative to standards, labeling, and
adulteration of food, so as to prohibit the manufacture, sale, or distribution
of certain food containers or products in containers which contain bisphenol-A;
to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other
purposes.
BE
IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
SECTION
1.
Article
1 of Chapter 2 of Title 26 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating
to general provisions relative to standards, labeling, and adulteration of food,
is amended by adding a new Code section to read as follows:
"26-2-5.
(a)
As used in this Code section, the term:
(1)
'Baby food' means a prepared solid food consisting of a soft paste or an easily
chewed food that is intended for consumption by children two years of age or
younger and that is commercially available.
(2)
'Infant formula' means a milk-based or soy-based powder, concentrated liquid, or
ready-to-feed substitute for human breast milk that is intended for infant
consumption and that is commercially available.
(3)
'Reusable food or beverage container' means a receptacle for storing food or
beverages, including baby bottles, spill-proof cups, or any containers made for
children. The term does not include food or beverage containers intended for
disposal after initial usage.
(b)
Beginning January 1, 2012, no person or entity shall manufacture, sell, or
distribute in commerce in this state any reusable food or beverage container
containing bisphenol-A.
(c)
Beginning January 1, 2012, no person or entity shall manufacture, sell, or
distribute in commerce in this state any infant formula or baby food stored in a
plastic container, can, or jar that contains bisphenol-A.
(d)
In complying with subsections (b) and (c) of this Code section, a person or
entity:
(1)
Shall use the least toxic alternative when replacing bisphenol-A;
and
(2)
May not replace bisphenol-A with:
(A)
Carcinogens rated by the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) as
A, B, or C carcinogens or substances listed on such agency's 'List of Chemicals
Evaluated for Carcinogenic Potential' as known or likely carcinogens, known to
be human carcinogens, likely to be human carcinogens, or suggestive of being
carcinogens; or
(B)
Reproductive toxicants that the United States Environmental Protection Agency
(EPA) has identified as causing birth defects, reproductive harm, or
developmental harm."
SECTION
2.
All
laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.