The Safe Baby Bottle Act

UPDATE: Victory! Governor Gregoire signed the Safe Baby Bottle Act into law on March 19, 2010. Read more.

Kid with Bottle More and more evidence shows that the chemical bisphenol A (BPA) is harmful to children’s health. Laboratory studies have linked BPA to cancer, miscarriage, obesity, reproductive problems, and hyperactivity. Yet manufacturers can still legally use BPA in products such as baby bottles, infant formula cans, and other food containers.

The Safe Baby Bottle Act would address this problem by phasing out BPA in baby bottles, sippy cups, and other children's food containers. Learn more about the bill and campaign.

Unfortunately, opposition from chemical companies and Wal-Mart blocked the Safe Baby Bottle Act from becoming law in 2009. The legislation has been put forward again in the 2010 legislative session and is one of the priorities of the Environmental Priorities Coalition.

Washington Governor Signs Ban On BPA In Baby Bottles

Baby bottles and sports bottles sold in Washington state will soon have to be free of the chemical bisphenol A under a measure signed into law on Friday by Gov. Chris Gregoire.

Governor Signs Bill To Ban BPA In Children's Dishware and Sports Bottles

Governor Gregoire signed the Safe Baby Bottle Act into law. The new legislation reinforces the state’s status as a national leader in protecting children’s health from toxic chemicals. Washington is now only the second state to ban bisphenol A (BPA) in sports bottles and the fifth to take action on the chemical in children’s dishware.

Legislation seeks limited ban on chemical used in plastics

Perhaps as early as Friday, the Washington state Senate is expected to vote on whether to fine manufacturers and retailers that make or sell baby bottles, sippy cups, and cans or jars of infant food that contain the chemical bisphenol A because of health concerns for young children.

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