S.4724

No Toxic Chemicals in Food Packaging Act of 2026

Introduced·6/9/26

The No Toxic Chemicals in Food Packaging Act of 2026 deems certain chemicals unsafe for food packaging.

The No Toxic Chemicals in Food Packaging Act of 2026 amends the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to deem certain substances unsafe for use as food contact substances. These include ortho-phthalates, PFAS, Bisphenol A, B, S, F, or AF, acrolein, acrylamide, BHA, chlorinated paraffins, 1,4-Dioxane, asbestos, benzene, chloroform, methylene chloride, ethylene oxide, formaldehyde, and styrene polymers. The Act considers potential adverse effects on vulnerable populations when evaluating alternative substances.

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Health, Education, Labor, And Pensions Committee
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History

Jun 9

Senate

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.