15 USC 1472 - Special packaging standards

U.S Code last checked for updates: May 05, 2024

§ 1472.

Special packaging standards

(a)

Establishment

The Commission,1

 Comma retained in amendment by Pub. L. 97–414.

may establish in accordance with the provisions of this Act, by regulation, standards for the special packaging of any household substance if it finds that—

(1)

the degree or nature of the hazard to children in the availability of such substance, by reason of its packaging, is such that special packaging is required to protect children from serious personal injury or serious illness resulting from handling, using, or ingesting such substance; and

(2)

the special packaging to be required by such standard is technically feasible, practicable, and appropriate for such substance.

(b)

Considerations

In establishing a standard under this section, the Commission shall consider—

(1)

the reasonableness of such standard;

(2)

available scientific, medical, and engineering data concerning special packaging and concerning childhood accidental ingestions, illness, and injury caused by household substances;

(3)

the manufacturing practices of industries affected by this Act; and

(4)

the nature and use of the household substance.

(c)

Publication of findings, reasons, and citation of statutory authorizations

(d)

Limitation

(e)

Cost-benefit analysis not required

(Pub. L. 91–601, § 3, Dec. 30, 1970, 84 Stat. 1670; Pub. L. 92–573, § 30(a), Oct. 27, 1972, 86 Stat. 1231; Pub. L. 97–414, § 9(k), Jan. 4, 1983, 96 Stat. 2065; Pub. L. 110–314, title II, § 233, Aug. 14, 2008, 122 Stat. 3073.)

cite as: 15 USC 1472