Do Philips AVENT baby bottles contain Bisphenol A (BPA)?
Philips AVENT reusable bottles, such as the AirFlex, are made from polycarbonate plastic. Polycarbonate plastic is approved for use and lawful for sale in every country where Philips AVENT products are sold, including in North America and Europe. Do ALL Philips AVENT feeding products contain Bisphenol A (BPA)? No. Our range of baby feeding products also includes products made from materials other than polycarbonate, hence not containing BPA. The Philips AVENT Via Feeding System, Tempo Liners and Magic range (Cups and Sportster) are made from polypropylene or polyethylene, neither of which contains BPA. Why do some scientists say that these bottles are dangerous? Some scientists are worried that this chemical substance, Bisphenol A (BPA), can leach at dangerous levels from the plastic and into the liquid held in the baby bottle when bottles are heated to extreme temperatures. The use of plastic for baby bottles is regulated by authorities such as the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA
