Youth Poisoning Protection Act

This bill, called the Youth Poisoning Protection Act, would make it illegal to sell consumer products with a high concentration of sodium nitrite to individuals. “High concentration” means 10% or more by weight. It does not ban commercial or industrial uses that are not sold to consumers.

The bill also does not apply to drugs, medical devices, cosmetics, or foods. That includes meat, poultry, and egg products that may legally use sodium nitrite. These changes take effect 90 days after the law is enacted.

• Who is affected: Retailers and online sellers; people who might buy high-strength sodium nitrite products. Commercial and industrial users are not affected.
• What changes: Consumer products with 10% or more sodium nitrite cannot be sold to individuals; exceptions for medical products and food remain.
• When: 90 days after enactment.