Bill · S. 5516· Senate(119-S-5516)
Keep Food Containers Safe from PFAS Act of 2026
- Introduced
- 9/24/2026
- Last activity
- 9/24/2026 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
- Sponsored by
- Maggie Hassan
- Cosponsors
- - 0 - 1
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill is called the ``Keep Food Containers Safe from PFAS Act of 2026''. It amends the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act. The purpose of the bill is to stop the introduction or delivery for introduction into interstate commerce of food packaging that contains intentionally added PFAS. PFAS is defined in the bill as a perfluoroalkyl substance or a polyfluoroalkyl substance that is man-made with at least 1 fully fluorinated carbon atom. This new prohibition applies beginning on January 1, 2028.
Yes· 3 of 10
Does this give people more protection from unfair business practices?+6
The bill prohibits food packaging containing intentionally added PFAS, enhancing consumer safety.
Would children be better off under this?+5
Removing harmful PFAS from food packaging provides health benefits particularly protective for children.
Does this better protect air, water and wildlife?+5
Prohibiting PFAS in food packaging helps reduce environmental and chemical contamination.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
- Ban on Intentionally Added PFAS: Section 2 adds a new provision to the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act prohibiting the introduction or delivery for introduction into interstate commerce of food packaging containing intentionally added PFAS. This could benefit individuals by removing these specific man-made chemicals from food packaging starting January 1, 2028.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- None Identified: Based strictly on the provided text, there are no specific sections or provisions identified that outline negative consequences or burdens for individuals or groups of people.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Children+5Good For Middle Aged+4Good For Seniors+4Good For Women+4Good For Young Adults+4Good For Low Income Households+3Good For Middle Class Households+3
- Economy And Finance
- Improves Consumer Protection+6
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Improves Environmental Protections+5
- Governance And Ideology
- Increases Federal Power+3
- 9/24/2026
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in Senate
Tommy TubervilleRepublican · Alabama