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Poison Prevention Packaging Act (PPPA, 15 U.S.C. 1471-1477)

US-PPPAApplies from 1970-12-30 SaveOfficial source

Summary

Requires child-resistant packaging for hazardous household substances (drugs, cleaning products).

Scope

Applies to hazardous household substances, including prescription/OTC drugs and household chemicals, sold in the US (15 U.S.C. 1471+; 16 CFR 1700). Packaging must be child-resistant per 16 CFR 1700.15/1700.20.

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