Phase out of BPA baby bottles
July 27, 2010
The Pharmacy Guild of
Australia is advising community
pharmacies to consider
reviewing which baby bottles
they stock and sell.
Major retailers, including
Woolworths, Coles and Aldi,
have voluntarily withdrawn
from sale baby bottles
containing Bisphenol A (BPA).
BPA is a chemical used in the
manufacture of clear, plastic
polycarbonate products.
The phase out resulted from
discussions between the
Australian Government and
retailers following widespread
consumer concern arising from
media reports of alleged health
risks posed by BPA.
Precautionary, voluntary
withdrawals have also taken
place in other countries,
although food safety regulators
currently state there is no risk
to health at the extremely low
levels of BPA likely to be
ingested when using a baby
bottle.
Considering the retailers
voluntary phase-out, however,
the Guild has advised its
members to review baby
bottles in stock with a view to
sourcing BPA-free alternatives
in the future, and believes all
pharmacies should consider
undertaking the same action.
For more Guild information
visit www.guild.org.au.
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