Which law requires child-resistant packaging for many household and drug products?

• A. Poison Prevention Packaging Act (PPPA)
• B. Prescription Drug Marketing Act
• C. False Claims Act
• D. Anti-Kickback Statute

Answer: (A)

Child-resistant packaging requirements come from the Poison Prevention Packaging Act. This federal law was enacted to reduce accidental poisonings by mandating that many household substances and drug products be placed in containers that are difficult for children under five to open, while remaining accessible to adults. It’s enforced by the Consumer Product Safety Commission, and there are exemptions or opt‑out options for some products if an adult requests standard packaging. The other laws listed address different topics—prescription drug marketing and distribution, fraud against the government, and kickbacks in healthcare—so they don’t govern packaging requirements.