H.R. 9864, known as the "Keep Food Containers Safe from PFAS Act of 2024," proposes an amendment to the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act. The bill aims to ban the sale or distribution of food packaging in the United States if it contains intentionally added perfluoroalkyl or...
Simple Explanation
In 2024, there was a plan called H.R. 9864 to stop using certain chemicals, called PFAS, in food packages because they can be harmful. The rule is set to begin in January 2025, and it means no new food packages with these chemicals can be sold.