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Washington State Senate Concurs With House BPA Ban 38-9

The Washington State Senate today overwhelmingly concurred with the House on the Safe Baby Bottle Act (SSB 6248), a bill to eliminate the chemical bisphenol A (BPA) from baby bottles, sippy cups, and other children’s dishware, as well as from sports bottles. The vote was 38-9. Governor Gregoire is expected to sign the bill.

Washington State House Passes Ban On Toxic BPA In Baby Bottles and Kids’ Dishware

The Washington State House today overwhelmingly passed the Safe Baby Bottle Act (SSB 6248), a bill to eliminate the chemical bisphenol A (BPA) from baby bottles, sippy cups, and other children’s dishware, as well as from sports bottles. The Senate is likely to concur and Governor Gregoire is expected to sign the bill.

BPA Baby Bottle Ban Passes WA State Senate

The Washington state Senate approved a bill Friday to limit the sale of products made with the chemical BPA. It would apply to baby bottles, sippy cups and other children's food and drink containers. Studies of Bisphenol-A say it increases the risk of cancer, heart disease and diabetes, among other health problems. Chantal Anderson reports.