National Poison Prevention Week
Published: March 23, 2021
The third full week in March is dedicated to raising awareness, highlighting the dangers of poisonings, and promoting involvement in prevention
75 Stat. 681 was passed by Congress on September 26, 1961 requesting the President to establish a National Poison Prevention Week, and on February 7, 1962, President John F. Kennedy proclaimed the third week of March for this annual observation. The Poison Prevention Week Council was then organized to coordinate this annual event.
Related Legislation and Regulations
- Poison Control Center Enhancement and Awareness Act Amendments of 2003, 117 Stat. 2888, An act to provide assistance for poison prevention and to stabilize the funding of regional poison control centers
- Poison Prevention Packaging Act of 1970 Regulations, 16 CFR E
- Maintenance of the national toll-free number, 42 U.S.C. 300d-71
- Nationwide media campaign to promote poison control center utilization, 42 U.S.C. 300d-72
- Maintenance of the poison control center grant program, 42 U.S.C. 300d-73
- Poison Center Network Act*
- Poison Prevention Packaging Act of 1970*
- Search hearings on govinfo
*Asterisks indicate links to a Statute Compilation. This is a compilation of the public law, as amended, is an unofficial document and should not be cited as legal evidence of the law. Learn more.
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