Requires warning labels on all containers that contain bisphenol A that states it is harmful to an individual's health to microwave or otherwise heat such container.
NEW YORK STATE ASSEMBLY MEMORANDUM IN SUPPORT OF LEGISLATION submitted in accordance with Assembly Rule III, Sec 1(f)
BILL NUMBER: A6932
SPONSOR: Williams TITLE OF BILL:
An act to amend the environmental conservation law, in relation to
requiring warning labels on all containers that contain bisphenol A
PURPOSE OR GENERAL IDEA OF BILL:
Requires warning labels on all containers that contain bisphenol A
SUMMARY:
Section 37-0501 of the environmental conservation law, as added by chap-
ter 280 of the laws of 2010, is amended to read as follows: § 37-0501.
Short title. This title shall be known and may be cited as the "bisphe-
nol A-free
children and babies act". § 2. Section 37-0507 of the envi-
ronmental conservation law, as added by chapter 280 of the laws of 2010,
is amended to read as follows: § 37-0507. Product labeling. 1. The
commissioner may authorize product labeling of products that do not
contain bisphenol A. The label on such products may prominently state
"Bisphenol A Free" or "BPA-Free" to inform consumers that the product
does not contain the chemical bisphenol A. 2. A warning label shall be
affixed to all containers that contain the chemical bisphenol A. Such
warning label shall clearly state that it is harmful to an individual's
health if such container is microwaved or otherwise heated.
JUSTIFICATION:
Several studies have shown that exposure to Bisphenol A ("BPA") affects
human physiology controlled by the endocrine and prostate gland, and
brain development in fetuses, infants, and children. The use of plastic
containing BPA can also affect children's health and behavior. Another
study has indicated a possible relation between BPA and an increase in
blood pressure, Type 2 diabetes, and cardiovascular diseases.
BPA began to be used in epoxy resins and in the manufacture of polycar-
bonate plastics in 1950. However, in 1970, the US National Toxicology
Program found that BPA was toxic to reproductive organs. After several
research trials, in 2008, the United States Food and Drug Administration
(USFDA) set a limit on the concentration of BPA, while Canada imposed a
limited ban on the use of BPA and classified it as a toxic substance.
The importance of providing BPA free packaging is paramount in safety of
all consumers.
PRIOR LEGISLATIVE HISTORY:
None
FISCAL IMPLICATIONS:
None
EFFECTIVE DATE:
This act shall take effect on the sixtieth day after it shall have
become a law. Effective immediately, the addition, amendment, and/or
repeal of any rule or regulation necessary for the implementation of
this act on its effective date are authorized to be made and completed
on or before such effective date.
STATE OF NEW YORK
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6932
2023-2024 Regular Sessions
IN ASSEMBLY
May 9, 2023
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Introduced by M. of A. WILLIAMS -- read once and referred to the Commit-
tee on Environmental Conservation
AN ACT to amend the environmental conservation law, in relation to
requiring warning labels on all containers that contain bisphenol A
The People of the State of New York, represented in Senate and Assem-bly, do enact as follows:
1 Section 1. Section 37-0501 of the environmental conservation law, as
2 added by chapter 280 of the laws of 2010, is amended to read as follows:
3 § 37-0501. Short title.
4 This title shall be known and may be cited as the "bisphenol A-free
5 [children and babies] act".
6 § 2. Section 37-0507 of the environmental conservation law, as added
7 by chapter 280 of the laws of 2010, is amended to read as follows:
8 § 37-0507. Product labeling.
9 1. The commissioner may authorize product labeling of products that do
10 not contain bisphenol A. The label on such products may prominently
11 state "Bisphenol A Free" or "BPA-Free" to inform consumers that the
12 product does not contain the chemical bisphenol A.
13 2. A warning label shall be affixed to all containers that contain the
14 chemical bisphenol A. Such warning label shall clearly state that it is
15 harmful to an individual's health if such container is microwaved or
16 otherwise heated.
17 § 3. This act shall take effect on the sixtieth day after it shall
18 have become a law. Effective immediately, the addition, amendment,
19 and/or repeal of any rule or regulation necessary for the implementation
20 of this act on its effective date are authorized to be made and
21 completed on or before such effective date.
EXPLANATION--Matter in italics (underscored) is new; matter in brackets
[] is old law to be omitted.
LBD10995-01-3
