What is Bisphenol A?
Bisphenol A (BPA) is a substance used to make polycarbonate plastic, which may be used, for example, in the manufacturing of baby bottles. BPA is also used in the production of certain coatings for metal food packaging, where it provides important food safety protection. Leading authorities, including the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) have stated that trace (extremely small) amounts of BPA in these coatings are safe and do not pose any safety risk or harm to infants and children.
Related Questions
- A recent Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) study reported bisphenol A (BPA) in a high percentage of people; is this a concern?
- Industry states bisphenol A (BPA) is safe; certain special interest groups say it is not. Whom should I believe?
- If I consume canned foods, will I ingest bisphenol A (BPA) and what happens to it?
