FIFTEENTH CONGRESS )
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES —)
First Regular Session )

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Introduced by Representative Rufus B. Rodriguez and
Representative Maximo B. Rodriguez, Jr.

House Bill No. _ 3946
EXPLANATORY NOTE

The chemical bisphenol A (BPA) is a chemical used in polycarbonate baby
bottles and in epoxy resins for canned food and beverages. At least 8 billion pounds
of BPA are used by manufacturers yearly.

Recent studies have however, shown that been it has been linked to
reproductive and developmental problems, including disruption of the body's
hormonal system and that the BPA migrates from plastic containers such as feeding
bottles into the contents. BPA is an endocrine disruptor, which can mimic the body's
‘own hormones and may lead to negative health effects especially in the early
development stages which appear to be the period of greatest sensitivity to its
effects.

‘Among the negative effects that could result in from the intake of BPA are
obesity, certain neurogical issues like fetal and brain development and behavior,
disruption of the dopaminergic system resulting in the super-sensitivity to the drugs-
of-abuse-induced reward effects and hyperlocomotion, an effect on thyroid functions,
an increase in risks of breast cancer, and the promotion of the growth
of neuroblastoma cells,

In view of the foregoing, immediate passage of this bill is earnestly requested.

RUFUS B. Ri jUEZ

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MAXIM9’B/RODRIGUEZ, JR.


FIFTEENTH CONGRESS )
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES —)
FIRST REGULAR SESSION

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Introduced by Representative Rufus B. Rodriguez and
Representative Maximo B. Rodriguez, Jr.

House Bill No._ 9946

AN ACT
PROHIBITING THE USE OF BISPHENOL A (BPA) IN THE MANUFACTURE OF
PLASTIC BOTTLES SPECIALLY INFANT BOTTLES, MANDATING TESTING OF
ALL PLASTIC BOTTLES BEING IMPORTED AND SOLD IN THE COUNTRY AND
PROVIDING PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS THEREOF

Be it enacted by the Senate and the House of Representatives in Congress
assembled.

SECTION 1. Declaration of Policy - It is the policy of the State to protect and
promote the right to health of the people.

SEC. 2. It is hereby prohibited for manufacturers of plastic bottles, especially infant
bottles, in the Philippines to use bisphenol A (BPA) in their manufacturing process.

SEC. 3. It is hereby mandated that all imported plastic bottles, especially infant
bottles from foreign countries be tested by the Department of Trade and Industry and
the Department of Health to ensure that they are BPA free before being sold in the
Philippine market,

SEC. 4. Penal Provisions — Any person, whether juridical or natural, caught
manufacturing plastic bottles using BPA shall be held liable to pay a fine of not less
than Five hundred Thousand Pesos (P500,000) nor more than One Million Pesos
(P1,000,000) and imprisonment of not less than five (5) years nor more than ten (10)
years.

Any person, whether juridical or natural, caught selling plastic bottles which
contain BPA and those which were not tested by the proper authorities and contain
BPA shall be held liable to pay a fine of not less than Five hundred Thousand Pesos
(P500,000) nor more than One Million Pesos (P1,000,000) and imprisonment of not
less than five (5) years nor more than ten (10) years.

SEC. 5. Implementing Rules — The Department of Health and the Department of
Trade and Industry shall issue such orders, rules and regulations and other
issuances as may be necessary to ensure the effective implementation of this Act.


SEC. 6. Separability Clause — If for any reason, any part of or provision of this Act is
declared unconstitutional or invalid, such parts not affected thereby shall remain in
full force and effect.

SEC. 7. Repealing Clause — Any law, executive order, letter of instruction, rules and
regulations, circulars, issuances or any part thereof inconsistent with any of the
provisions of this Act is hereby repealed, modified or amended accordingly.

SEC. 8. Effectivity - This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in
at least two (2) newspapers of general circulation,

Approved,