HR 2101 · 110th Congress · Health

Mercury in Dental Fillings Disclosure and Prohibition Act

Introduced 2007-05-01· Sponsored by Rep. Watson, Diane E. [D-CA-33]· House

Bill Progress

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Committee
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House Vote
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Senate
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Enacted
Latest: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.(2007-05-01)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Mercury in Dental Fillings Disclosure and Prohibition Act - Amends the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to deem any drug or device to be adulterated if it contains mercury intended for use in a dental filling, effective January 1, 2009. Deems a device that contains mercury intended for use in a dental filling to be misbranded, effective December 31, 2007, unless it bears a specified warning label that it: (1) contains mercury, a highly toxic element; (2) should not be administered to children under age 18 or to pregnant or lactating women; and (3) poses health risks.…

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