What's happening
This bill bans the sale of food and beverage containers with bisphenol A in New York, with limited waivers allowed for manufacturers.
Why it matters
Addresses health concerns. By banning the sale of food and beverage containers with bisphenol A (BPA), the bill aims to reduce public exposure to a chemical linked to various health risks, especially for children and pregnant women.
Pressures industry innovation. The legislation pushes manufacturers to develop or adopt safer alternatives to BPA, potentially accelerating the shift toward non-toxic packaging in the food and beverage industry.
Provides limited flexibility. The inclusion of a waiver process—limited to two years total—acknowledges the challenges some manufacturers may face in quickly replacing BPA, balancing public health goals with economic and logistical realities.
Signals regulatory momentum. If passed, this law could set a precedent for other states or at the federal level, increasing momentum for broader restrictions on BPA and similar chemicals in consumer products.
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Ban BPA Food Containers
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Sponsors
1 Co-sponsor
1 Multi-sponsor
History
- Referred to environmental conservation
- Referred to environmental conservation
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STATE OF NEW YORK
2535
2019-2020 Regular Sessions
IN ASSEMBLY
January 23, 2019
Introduced by M. of A. ENGLEBRIGHT, L. ROSENTHAL -- Multi-Sponsored by -- M. of A. PEOPLES-STOKES -- read once and referred to the Committee on Environmental Conservation
AN ACT to amend the environmental conservation law, in relation to regulation of liquid, food and beverage containers containing bisphenol A
The People of the State of New York, represented in Senate and Assembly, do enact as follows:
Section 1. The environmental conservation law is amended by adding a new section 37-0506 to read as follows: § 37-0506. Food and beverage containers.
1. Beginning December first, two thousand twenty-one, no person shall sell or offer for sale any liquid, food or beverage in a can, jar or other container containing bisphenol A.
2. A manufacturer of a liquid, food or beverage product as identified in subdivision one of this section may apply to the department for a waiver of the requirements of subdivision one of this section for a period of one year, upon proof that there are no available alternatives to bisphenol A in the manufacture of such can, jar or other container that is subject to the provisions of subdivision one of this section. After the granting of such a waiver to a manufacturer, it may thereafter apply for one additional one year waiver.
§ 2. This act shall take effect immediately.
EXPLANATION--Matter in italics (underscored) is new; matter in brackets
[ ] is old law to be omitted.
LBD06880-01-9
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