Plastic Bottles Harmful for Babies

The chemical bisphenol-A (BPA) used to make plastic baby bottles is harmful, according to experts.

British scientists have announced that there is "compelling" evidence that the chemical is linked to breast cancer, sex hormone imbalances and has adverse health risks to babies.

Chemical in Baby Bottles Tied to Sexual Dysfunction
Exposure to high levels of Bisphenol-A (BPA), a chemical compound found in baby bottles and plastic containers, increases the risk of male sexual dysfunction, according to a new study.

United States of America has already banned these bottles, while the health authorities in countries like Australia and Britain are under pressure to remove it from shelves.

Also, the item is unavailable in France and Canada, reports the Daily Telegraph.

Australia's Federal Health Minister Nicola Roxon has put the responsibility to do away with the BPA bottle on Therapeutic Goods Administration.

Six US Firms Agree To Stop Using Bisphenol-A In Baby Bottles
The six major baby bottle makers in the United States have agreed to stop using the toxic chemical Bisphenol-A, suspected of harming human development, local officials said.

However, TGA has hinted that the Federal Health department need to deal with the issue.

Meanwhile, Queensland grandmother and anti-BPA in bottles campaigner Nadia Duensing warned that Australia could become the "dumping ground," while authorities bicker.

Plastic Baby Bottles Containing Bisphenol A Face Ban in Canada
Canada's health minister signaled his intention Friday to soon ban the import, sale and advertising of plastic baby bottles containing the controversial chemical bisphenol A.

Also, European scientists may soon launch a campaign to get rid of the BPA containing bottles.

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Plastic Chemical BPA Stays in Body Longer Than Expected
A chemical widely used to make plastic bottles and food containers may come from non-food sources and linger in the body longer than commonly thought, a new study published Wednesday showed.