Jun. 26 – US: Markey looks to ban BPA in Bottles
From the Stoneham Sun:
On June 10, U.S. Rep. Edward Markey, who represents the 7th District of Massachusetts that includes Stoneham, filed a bill, HR 6228, that would ban the use of BPA in all food and drink packaging…
The bill that Markey filed is now in a congressional subcommittee. It then goes to a House committee, followed by discussion on the House floor, and then to the Senate. If it’s passed, it will go into effect 180 days after it becomes law.
Click on the above link for the full story. We will be watching this one as it progresses through the House.