The Plastic in Our Bottles

A new FDA report finds that bisphenol, the chemical used to harden plastics, is safe. Even the European Union Commission agrees.

At least 10 states, including California, are currently considering bills to restrict the use of this chemical, especially in products for babies. The chemical is similar to estrogen and does leech from the containers into food and beverages. But it seems there's some official consensus that it's safe, which means that the amount of this chemical we are ingesting is less than what would be needed to do harm.

Find out more about the chemical, and other facts about plastic here. Most manufacturers offer products free of bisphenol, including Toys R Us and most baby bottle manufacturers. Check the packaging on the products if you're unsure.

We support the level of public debate and research debate that's going on about this chemical. We believe that far too little is known about the amount and levels of chemicals in the products we all use everyday. In fact, we were staunch advocates for the Safe Cosmetics bill in California, which strengthens consumer protections regarding chemicals in cosmetics. We're also advocating for the restrictions on the chemicals in baby products. And because there are such large gaps in understanding the effects of environmental contaminants on human health, we supported the passage of the Biomonitoring bill, which has established a formal mechanism for measuring toxic chemicals in people.

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We support the level of public debate and research debate that's going on about this chemical. We believe that far too little is known about the amount and levels of chemicals in the products we all use everyday. In fact, we were staunch advocates for the Safe Cosmetics bill in California, which strengthens consumer protections regarding chemicals in cosmetics. We're also advocating for the restrictions on the chemicals in baby products.

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