More Retailers Phase Out BPA Products
Published: 24 April 2008
Category: Bisphenol A (BPA), Packaging CONCERNS, Reproductive/Hormonal Changes, Studies/State & Federal Regulations
According to “USA Today,” more retailers and legislators are working to phase out products that contain the potentially harmful plastic chemical bisphenol A (BPA) after Health Canada and the National Toxicology Program, part of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, found “some concern” that low levels of BPA cause changes in behavior and the brain, prostate gland, mammary gland and the age at which girls enter puberty. Toys ‘R’ Us announced that it will phase out bottles and other “baby feeding products” containing BPA by the end of the year. Wal-Mart will also reportedly stop selling baby bottles made with BPA by early next year. Nalgene, which makes plastic water bottles popular with hikers, and Playtex, which makes a variety of baby products, also reportedly will stop selling BPA products. According to “USA Today,” glass containers are reportedly a safe alternative to other packaging.