Code of Maryland Regulations (Last Updated: April 6, 2021) |
Title 10. Maryland Department of Health |
Part 3. |
Subtitle 19. DANGEROUS DEVICES AND SUBSTANCES |
Chapter 10.19.01. Prohibition of Bisphenol-A in Child Care Articles |
Sec. 10.19.01.02. Definitions
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A. In this chapter, the following terms have the meanings indicated.
B. Terms Defined.
(1) Bisphenol-A (BPA) means an industrial chemical also known as 2,2-bis (4-hydroxyphenyl) propane used primarily in the manufacture of polycarbonate plastic and epoxy resins.
(2) "Child care article" means an empty bottle or cup to be filled with food or liquid that is designed or intended by a manufacturer to be used by a child younger than 4 years old.