House Democrats introduce bill to ban toxic chemicals in food packaging
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Summary
House Democrats have introduced legislation targeting phthalates and other toxic chemicals used in food packaging. The bill aims to ban or restrict harmful substances that can leach into food, addressing growing public health concerns about chemical exposure through packaging materials. This is part of a broader weekly roundup of policy developments in the chemical regulation space.
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