Bisphenol A (BPA) Response
April 23, 2008

There have been recent negative reports from the media, urban myths, and Internet-spread rumors related to the use of Bisphenol A (BPA) in plastic containers. Scientific studies conducted as recently as February 25, 2008 by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) disprove these negative media reports.

“The use of polycarbonate plastic and epoxy resins for food contact applications has been and continues to be recognized as safe by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, the European Commission's Scientific Committee on Food, the United Kingdom Food Standards Agency, the Japanese Ministry for Health, Labor and Welfare, and other regulatory authorities worldwide.”
“There is no significant effect from repeated-use, abrasion, heating, or chemical sterilization of these plastic articles. The general findings are that migration is low or not detectable.” European Community Scientific Committee on Food (EC SCF) April 2002

“The potential human exposure to BPA is more than 400 times lower than the U.S. EPA reference dose. This minimal level of exposure to BPA poses no known risk to human health.” American Chemistry Council Polycarbonate plastic is safe for use in consumer products. It is a highly durable and lightweight product, resistant to stains and odors, and able to withstand extremes of hot and cold. It is an environmentally responsible substitute for disposable water bottles. Additional information about polycarbonate plastic and BPA is available at www.bisphenol-a.org, including information sheets and a summary of key published research.