Baby drinking milk from a plastic bottle
Six baby bottle manufacturers have agreed to stop using the controversial chemical Bisphenol A in their products in what has been described as a major public health victory.
Also known as BPA, it is a chemical used primarily in the production of plastics. Studies have linked it to a range of health problems such as increased rates of heart disease, diabetes and obesity, as well as neural and behavioral effects.
Avent, Disney, First Years, Gerber, Dr Brown, Playtex and Evenflo have all agreed to the BPA ban in the US.
Food Standards Australia New Zealand has been monitoring the concerns about BPA in baby products available in Australia.
Products containing BPA have not been banned in Australia, however some manufacturers have introduced BPA-free baby bottles in response to public concern.
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