In February 2008, Environmental Defence Canada undertook a scientific investigation into Bisphenol A, a hormone-disrupting chemical used in polycarbonate plastic, and its leaching effect in baby bottles. Toxic Baby Bottles in Canada: Bisphenol A Leaching from Popular Brands of Polycarbonate Baby Bottles, commissioned by Environmental Defence, tested plastic baby bottles in the United States and Canada, including products made by Gerber, Avent, Playtex, Evenflo, Disney and Dr. Brown, for leaching of bisphenol A. They found these popular bottle brands leach high levels of bisphenol A (5-8 parts per billion) when heated. The report's findings includes which brands leach less and what actions Environmental Defence Canada is demanding to encourage greater safety in consumer products.

What is Bisphenol A? Bisphenol A is found in hard, clear plastics, as well as in the lining of some food containers, dental fillings and a bunch of other products. The chemical can cause damage to reproductive and developmental systems during "windows" of human development, such as early childhood and in the womb.

NOTE: The Children's Health & Environment Partnership of Manitoba does not recommend or endorse commerical brands of products. However, we are providing this information to you from a source that has undertaken its own research into consumer products on the basis of environmental, health and safety criteria. We encourage you to be discerning and if you have specific questions about the products listed in this guide, please contact the source directly.

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