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S. 289119th Congress
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S. 289 would ban consumer sales of sodium nitrite products that are 10% or more concentrated, citing self-harm risks.
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S. 289, the Youth Poisoning Protection Act, would classify products containing 10% or more sodium nitrite by weight as "banned hazardous products," making them illegal to sell to the general public. It exempts industrial or commercial uses, and uses in food, drugs, medical devices, and cosmetics. It would take effect 90 days after being signed into law.
The bill affects companies that manufacture or sell concentrated sodium nitrite products, such as those marketed online for pest control or metal treatment. Consumers would no longer be able to legally purchase these highly concentrated forms.
The change is driven by concern that high-concentration sodium nitrite has been used in cases of self-harm. Grocery items and typical household products using regulated, low-concentration sodium nitrite would not be affected.
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Right now: it's on the Senate floor calendar. If the House changes it, it goes back to the Senate before reaching the President.
Latest action: — Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 132.