Maryland Lawmakers Consider BPA Ban
Published: 11 February 2010
Category: Bisphenol A (BPA), Packaging CONCERNS, Studies/State & Federal Regulations
According to the “Baltimore Sun,” Maryland lawmakers are being asked to ban products containing two chemicals—including bisphenol A (BPA), a plastic additive used to line food cans and some water and baby bottles—that have triggered serious concerns about toxicity. Maryland’s House Health and Government Operations Committee aired HB33, which would ban the sale, manufacture or distribution of children’s toys or child-care articles such as baby bottles made with BPA. The bill, sponsored by Del. Jim Hubbard, a Prince George’s County Democrat, would prohibit it by January 10, 2011.