HR 4847 · 100th Congress · Commerce
A bill to amend the Federal Hazardous Substances Act to require the labeling of chronically hazardous art materials and for other purposes.
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EnactedLatest: Became Public Law No: 100-695.(1988-11-18)
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Amends the Federal Hazardous Substances Act to make the art materials labeling requirements of the American Society for Testing and Materials effective as a regulation of the Consumer Product Safety Commission. Requires manufacturers or repackagers of such materials to provide the Commission with the criteria used to determine whether or not such materials could cause chronic adverse health effects along with a list of materials that require hazard warning labels. Requires updates and revisions in labeling and standards as necessary. Directs the Commission to issue guidelines specifying criteria for determining when customary or foreseeable uses of such materials could result in a chronic hazard. Requires the Commission to review and amend such guidelines as appropriate. Directs the Commission to develop informational and educational materials about art materials and to distribute such materials to interested persons.…
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Cosponsors (20)
18 Democrats2 Republicans