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119-hr-10913119th Congress

Eliminating Dangerous Preservatives Act

Sponsored By: Representative Mace, Nancy [R-SC-1]

Introduced

Summary

Declares foods that contain BHA, BHT, or TBHQ to be 'adulterated'. This bill would bar those three synthetic preservatives from foods sold across state lines after a 2-year phase-in and it sets deadlines for FDA rulemaking and reporting.

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  • Families and consumers: Would reduce exposure to BHA, BHT, and TBHQ in foods sold across state lines once the 2-year phase-in ends.
  • Food manufacturers: Would force reformulation or removal of affected products from interstate markets if they contain any amount of the listed preservatives.
  • FDA and oversight: Directs the Food and Drug Administration to issue implementing regulations within 2 years and to report to Congress within 3 years on implementation, any industry reformulation, and recommendations for further action.

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Sponsors & CoSponsors

Sponsor

Mace, Nancy [R-SC-1]

SC • R

Cosponsors

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