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This bill would ban water beads products from being sold in the United States by classifying them as hazardous products under federal consumer safety law. Water beads are small, water-absorbing beads typically made from materials like polyacrylamides that expand when wet, and the bill targets those designed or marketed as toys, educational materials, or art supplies. The ban would take effect 180 days after the law is enacted and would apply to all water beads products regardless of when they were manufactured or imported. The Consumer Product Safety Commission would have authority to expand the definition of banned products or add regulations if needed to reduce injury risks. The legislation aims to address safety concerns related to water beads, which have been linked to injuries when ingested, particularly by young children.

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