States Act On BPA in Baby Bottles

States Act On BPA in Baby Bottles

Regulators take harder stance on chemical than Federal counterparts While federal regulators have taken the position that the chemical bisphenol A (BPA) in consumer products like baby bottles poses no risk, three states are taking a harder line.

Officials in Connecticut, New Jersey and Deleware have sent letters to 11 manufacturers, asking them to stop using BPA in baby bottles and baby formula containers in light of recent studies clearly linking the chemical to potential health problems.

The states contend that growing scientific evidence shows that even small amounts of BPA damages infant reproductive, neurological and immune systems.

"Exposure to this dangerous chemical has been linked to a range of illnesses, including cancer and diabetes. For the sake of consumers' safety, and especially the health and safety of our children, we are calling on manufacturers to immediately remove this chemical from the products they produce," said Delaware State Solicitor Lawrence Lewis.

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