H.R. 6601 (112th): Carcinogen-Free Label Act of 2012

Introduced:
Nov 16, 2012 (112th Congress, 2011–2013)
Sponsor:
Rep. Theodore Deutch [D-FL19]
Status:
Died (Referred to Committee)

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Status

This bill was introduced on November 16, 2012, in a previous session of Congress, but was not enacted.

Progress
Introduced Nov 16, 2012
Referred to Committee Nov 16, 2012
Cosponsors
1 cosponsors (1R) (show)
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House Agriculture

House Energy and Commerce

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Full Title

To establish programs in the executive branch to permit the labeling of certain products that do not contain any carcinogens as "Carcinogen-Free", and for other purposes.

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Last updated Nov 16, 2012.
8 pages

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11/16/2012--Introduced.
Carcinogen-Free Label Act of 2012 - Directs the head of each federal agency that regulates a covered product to establish a program to permit the labeling of such a product that does not contain any carcinogens as "Carcinogen-Free." Defines a "covered product" to mean any product offered for sale that is:
(1) regulated by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the Department of Agriculture (USDA), or the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC); and
(2) intended for individual or residential use.
Requires such agency heads to coordinate to develop an easily recognizable label:
(1) to be affixed to a covered product to signify that it has been approved for "Carcinogen-Free" labeling, and
(2) to include a notice stating that "This product does not contain known or likely carcinogens that increase your risk of cancer." Prohibits the introduction or offering for introduction into interstate commerce of a covered product affixed with a "Carcinogen-Free" label if:
(1) the head of each federal agency that regulates the product has not approved an application for the labeling of the product as "Carcinogen-Free," or
(2) the product contains any substance that is not listed in such application.
Sets forth requirements regarding:
(1) application approval and confidentiality;
(2) random testing of covered products, random audits of facilities in which such products are manufactured, and measures to ensure compliance with agency guidance;
(3) application fees; and
(4) penalties for violations.
Requires such agency heads to:
(1) issue guidance to prevent the introduction of carcinogens into such product during its manufacture, storage, and transportation; and
(2) post on the agency's public website a list of all covered products regulated by that agency that have been approved for labeling as "Carcinogen-Free."

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