Bisphenol A (BPA) is a chemical used in certain plastics and resins. Due to health concerns-especially its potential impact on hormones and child development-many countries have restricted or banned its use in food-related products.
Countries that have banned or restricted BPA:
European Union: Banned BPA in baby bottles since 2011, with further restrictions on food contact materials.
Canada: First country to declare BPA a toxic substance; banned in baby bottles.
United States: The FDA has banned BPA in baby bottles and sippy cups since 2012.
France: Full ban on BPA in all food packaging, containers, and utensils.
China and Malaysia: Banned BPA in baby bottles.
South Africa, Brazil, Argentina: Also implemented bans on BPA in certain children's products.