§1741. Definitions As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following terms have the following meanings. [PL 2019, c. 277, §8 (NEW).] 1. Alternative. “Alternative” has the same meaning as in section 1732, subsection 1‑B. [PL 2019, c. 277, §8 (NEW).] 2. Board. “Board” means the Board of Environmental Protection. […]
§1742. Identification of food contact chemicals of high concern In accordance with the requirements of this section, the department shall publish and may revise a list of no more than 10 food contact chemicals of high concern. [PL 2019, c. 277, §8 (NEW).] 1. Criteria. A chemical may be included on the list under […]
§1743. Designation of priority food contact chemicals The commissioner may designate a food contact chemical of high concern as a priority food contact chemical if: [PL 2019, c. 277, §8 (NEW).] 1. Chemical included on list of food contact chemicals of high concern. The food contact chemical of high concern is included on the […]
§1744. Disclosure of information on priority food contact chemicals 1. Reporting of chemical use. A person who is a manufacturer or distributor of a food package for sale in the State that contains a priority food contact chemical in any amount greater than a de minimis level shall notify the department in writing unless waived […]
§1745. Sales prohibition; rules; safer alternatives to priority food contact chemicals 1. Authority. The board may adopt rules prohibiting the manufacture, sale or distribution in the State of a food package containing a priority food contact chemical in an amount greater than a de minimis level if the board finds, after consideration of information filed […]
§1746. Applicability The provisions of this chapter do not apply to: [PL 2019, c. 277, §8 (NEW).] 1. Industry. A chemical used in or for industry or manufacturing, including chemicals processed or otherwise used in or for industrial or manufacturing processes; [PL 2019, c. 277, §8 (NEW).] 2. Retailers. A retailer of a […]
§1747. Implementation, administration and enforcement; rules; violations The department shall implement, administer and enforce this chapter and shall adopt rules as necessary for the implementation, administration and enforcement of this chapter. [PL 2019, c. 277, §8 (NEW).] 1. Rules. Except as otherwise provided in this chapter, rules adopted by the department pursuant to this […]
