National regulation
BPA is one of the most thoroughly tested chemicals in business today. The consensus among government agencies around the world is that BPA is a safe food contact material for use, including in infants and young children.
The national legislation and regulation have contributed to the confusion over whether baby bottles and duckbill cups sold in the United States contain bisphenol A. In fact, manufacturers of baby bottles and duckbill cups announced a few years ago that they had stopped using BPA in these products due to consumer preferences. BPA represents that since the 1960s, it has been used to manufacture certain plastics and resins. Bisphenol A is an industrial chemical. Especially, bisphenol A is found in polycarbonate plastics and epoxy resins. Polycarbonate plastic containers are often used to store food and beverages, such as mineral water bottles, baby bottles, and cups. They can also be used in toys and other consumer goods. Epoxy resin can be used to coat metal products, such as canned food, infant formula cans, bottle caps, and the inside of water supply lines. Some dental sealants and composite materials may also contain bisphenol A. Some thermal paper products, such as cash register receipts, may contain bisphenol A.
Some studies have shown that bisphenol A seeps into food or beverage containers, and when you process products made with bisphenol A, BPA may enter your body. However, BPA remains controversial and further research is needed. The American Chemical Council, representing plastic manufacturers, argues that BPA does not pose a risk to human health. However, the National Toxicology Program of the United States stated in the Department of Health and Human Services that it has 'some concerns' about the potential impact of BPA on the brain, behavior, and prostate health of fetuses, infants, and children. It is worth noting the scale of going up to level 5 midway, ranging from severe to negligible. The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) now agrees with this level of attention and is taking measures to reduce human exposure to BPA in food supply by finding alternatives to bisphenol A in food containers. During this period, if you are concerned about BPA, you can take measures to minimize exposure: [1] Look for products that do not contain bisphenol A, which may not always be easy to achieve, of course. Some manufacturers indicate that their products do not contain bisphenol A. If a product does not have a label, remember that most aluminum cans or bottles have a lining, while steel bottles or cans do not contain BPA. Polycarbonate plastics are generally hard, clear, and lightweight plastics. It usually has the bottom of the recycling label number 7.
National regulations
Microwave caution: The National Toxicology Program of the United States recommends heating polycarbonate plastic in a microwave oven, although the Chemical Council of the United States states that this is safe. Plastic can break through the passage of time and may cause bisphenol A to seep into food.
Cleaning safety: The National Toxicology Program of the United States recommends not washing polycarbonate plastic with dishwashers, although the Chemical Council of the United States states that this is safe.
Use alternatives: Plastic containers for hot food and liquids are made of glass, ceramic, or stainless steel.
Cut canned food: Reduce your use of canned food, as many cans contain bisphenol A resin lining.
Plastic bottles typically contain BPA, which led to Canada's first official recall and ban in 2010.
The United States is also under great pressure from consumers to ban BPA, and it is expected that corresponding measures will be introduced soon.
There is currently no official statement in China.