Health Subcommittee, Energy and Commerce Committee
Introduced
In Committee
On Floor
Passed Chamber
Enacted
Keep Food Containers Safe from PFAS Act of 2019 This bill prohibits the use of perfluoroalkyl or polyfluoroalkyl chemicals (commonly referred to as PFAS) in food contact substances. A food contact substance is a substance intended for use as a component of materials used in manufacturing, packing, packaging, transporting, or holding food if such use is not intended to have a technical effect in such food.
Administrative law and regulatory proceduresDepartment of Health and Human ServicesFood supply, safety, and labelingHazardous wastes and toxic substances
Keep Food Containers Safe from PFAS Act of 2019
USA116th CongressHR-2827| House
| Updated: 5/20/2019
Keep Food Containers Safe from PFAS Act of 2019 This bill prohibits the use of perfluoroalkyl or polyfluoroalkyl chemicals (commonly referred to as PFAS) in food contact substances. A food contact substance is a substance intended for use as a component of materials used in manufacturing, packing, packaging, transporting, or holding food if such use is not intended to have a technical effect in such food.
Administrative law and regulatory proceduresDepartment of Health and Human ServicesFood supply, safety, and labelingHazardous wastes and toxic substances