Microplastics Safety Act

The Secretary of Health and Human Services, acting through the Commissioner of Food and Drugs (in this section referred to as the Secretary) shall conduct a study on the human health impacts of exposure to microplastics in food and water. The study shall—

(1) identify the major pathways of human exposure to microplastics;

(2) address the impact of such exposure on—

(A) children’s health;

(B) the endocrine system;

(C) cancer;

(D) chronic illness; and

(E) reproductive health; and

(3) address such other areas of importance as the Secretary determines appropriate.

Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall submit to Congress a report that describes—

(1) the findings and conclusions of the study under subsection (a); and

(2) recommendations for legislative or administrative action to address the human health impacts of exposure to microplastics in food and water.