Does FDA’s announcement mean that BPA is not safe in polycarbonate baby bottles or sippy cups?
The Los Angeles Times reported that the FDA Principal Deputy Commissioner stated that for the present “FDA does support the use of baby bottles with BPA.” He also stated, “If we thought it was unsafe, we would be taking strong regulatory action,” as reported by The New York Times. FDA has not said that BPA is unsafe and has not advised parents to stop using polycarbonate baby bottles or sippy cups. HHS provided consumers with precautionary steps they can take to reduce exposure to BPA, if they so wish. However, consumers should be reassured that 10 regulatory agencies from around the world continue to reaffirm the safety of BPA based on current science. Q: What does FDA mean by the comment that it has “some concern” about BPA? A: As reported in the Los Angeles Times, the FDA Commissioner explained, “We have some concern meaning in part that we need to know more.” As part of its update, FDA outlined research, some of which is already underway, that is aimed at addressing certain questio
The Los Angeles Times reported that the FDA Principal Deputy Commissioner stated that for the present “FDA does support the use of baby bottles with BPA.” He also stated, “If we thought it was unsafe, we would be taking strong regulatory action,” as reported by The New York Times. FDA has not said that BPA is unsafe and has not advised parents to stop using polycarbonate baby bottles or sippy cups. HHS provided consumers with precautionary steps they can take to reduce exposure to BPA, if they so wish. However, consumers should be reassured that 10 regulatory agencies from around the world continue to reaffirm the safety of BPA based on current science. Q: What does FDA mean by the comment that it has “some concern” about BPA? A: As reported in the Los Angeles Times, the FDA Commissioner explained, “We have some concern meaning in part that we need to know more.” As part of its update, FDA outlined research, some of which is already underway, that is aimed at addressing certain questio
