Eliminating bisphenol A
Home page for the campaign to eliminate BPA from food containers.
The Safe Baby Bottle Act of 2009
Description of the Safe Baby Bottle Act of 2009
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 Washington Toxics Coalition is the lead organization on this bill. To see the latest news and actions you can take on the bill click here.
Read the full text of the bill here.
Take Action
Organizations:
Sign on to a letter in support of the Safe Baby Bottle Act here.Health Care Professionals:
Join over 100 other health care professionals in supporting the Safe Baby Bottle Act of 2009. Click here to sign on to the letter
Join us for the Toxic Free Legacy Coalition Lobby and Rally on March 5th. Click here to attend.
Individuals:
Help us overcome chemical industry opposition to our bill become a postcard captain in your community. Click here to learn more.
Join us for the Toxic Free Legacy Coalition Lobby and Rally on March 5th. Click here to attend.
Resources
A list of resources for the current legislative campaign.
- Letter to Washington State legislators in support of the Safe Baby Bottle Act of 2009 from TFL Coalition Members
- BPA Science: Learn about the scientific studies on the health impacts of bisphenol A here.
- Legislative Page: Find out the status of the bill here.
- Fact Sheets: See all of our printable factsheets on the issue here.
