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Are Polycarbonate Bottles Safe?

Is BPA Safe?

Overwhelming evidence demonstrates Polycarbonate bottles are safe for use as drinkware.

Continuing studies have reconfirmed that Polycarbonate bottles with BPA are safe to use.

The following agencies are on record or have reconfirmed the polycarbonate materials our factories use in making the bottles we decorate are safe.

1. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (6/10/08) "There's no reason to recommend consumers stop using products with BPA." Click for more details.

2. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (5/15/08) Products with BPA are safe to use. Click for more details.

3. Counselor Magazine (May 2008) BPA -- Putting it into perspective! Click for more details.

4. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (5/14/08) testimony to Senate Commerce Committee supporting Polycarb bottles. Click for more details.

5. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (4/30/08) issued a statement that should lay to rest consumer concerns about the use of epoxy liners containing Bisphenol A (BPA) in metal packaging for foods and beverages.

6. The American Council on Science and Health (4/24/08) states "there is no cause for concern, much less alarm, over the tiny exposures we face from plastic bottles containg BPA". Click here for more details.

7. American Chemistry Council (4/18/08) states "Health Canada Draft Assessment Supports Safety of Bisphenol (BPA)" April 18, 2008

8. Health Canada confirms that it is safe for Canadians to drink water out of hard, plastic bottles. Click here for details: http://www.canadiansprings.com/

9. Harvard Center For Risk Analysis - has concluded that the weight of scientific evidence does not support the hypothesis that low doses of BPA adversely affects human health.

10. The American Council On Science and Health - states the current, very low levels of exposure to Bisphenol A (BPA) from plastic bottles and other consumer products do not pose a hazard to human health. For additional information, please visit http://www.acsh.org/factsfears/newsID.1147/news_detail.asp.

11. The Environmental Protection Agency - Findings indicate that food and beverage containers manufactured from polycarbonate do not pose a health risk to humans.

12. The Food and Drug Administration in the USA - in a January 2008 statement said “studies do not indicate a safety concern at the current exposure level” for infants or adults exposed to BPA in the lining of food and beverage cans. American Plastic Council states "Polycarbonate products are safe for consumer products" Click here for more details http://www.glassamerica.com/download/APC-PolyCarbInfo.pdf

13. The European Commission Scientific Committee on Food - Findings of studies indicate that food and beverage containers manufactured from polycarbonate do not pose a health risk to humans.

14. The German Federal Institute for Risk Assessment - Findings of studies indicate that food and beverage containers manufactured from polycarbonate do not pose a health risk to humans.

15. Japan Ministry of Health, Labor, and Welfare - Findings of studies indicate that food and beverage containers manufactured from polycarbonate do not pose a health risk to humans.

16. Bisphenol-A (BPA) FAQ's - Frequently Asked Questions

17. European Union’s Scientific Committee on Food - Analysis have concluded that the weight of scientific evidence does not support the hypothesis that low doses of BPA adversely affects human health.

18. National Toxicology Program - Analysis have concluded that the weight of scientific evidence does not support the hypothesis that low doses of BPA adversely affects human health.
Bisphenol-A (BPA) Fact Sheet

19. The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) - Announced its findings regarding BPA. The study reviewed all available data from the last five years and concluded that people’s dietary exposure to BPA is well below the Daily Tolerable Intake Level. Read more on this study at www.efsa.europa.eu

We hope this information satisfies any concerns you or your customer may have regarding the continued use of Polycarbonate material with BPA.

Information regarding Polycarbonate Bottles and BPA (Bisphenol A)
April 10, 2008

Any item made of polycarbonate material contains BPA. There are hundreds of items not related to water bottles that are made of polycarbonate materials including eyeglass lens, cell phones, CD’s, automobiles, medical equipment, household appliances, electronic equipment, etc.

Polycarbonate material was developed by General Electric and has been in use for over 40 years and is a time tested material.

In a recent statement, the Food and Drug Administration advised “studies do not indicate a safety concern at the current exposure level” for infants or adults exposed to BPA in the lining of food and beverage cans.

American Chemistry Council, states “the weight of the scientific evidence clearly supports the safety of BPA.”

In January 2008 statement, the Food and Drug Administration stated, “Considering the low dietary exposure and the fact that BPA had not demonstrated adverse effects when consumed by animals of much higher volumes than humans would consume, the FDA sees no reason at this time to ban or otherwise restrict the uses now authorized. Our conclusion is based on our ongoing review of all available data”

The American Council on Science and Health published a scientific report “Bisphenol A: A Scientific Evaluation”.

Summary – “Bisphenol A: A Scientific Evaluation”
	Research has shown, that the amounts of Bisphenol A (BPA) that may migrate into food and beverages from plastic containers are extremely small and well within acceptable limits that are set by various regulatory agencies. Suspicions that exposure to Bisphenol A (BPA) at very low doses might cause harmful effects that do not occur at higher doses have not been confirmed by further research. There is no need for concern about the current, very low levels of human exposure to Bisphenol A (BPA) from plastic bottles and other consumer products.

Conclusion – “Bisphenol A: A Scientific Evaluation”
	The current, very low levels of exposure to Bisphenol A (BPA) from plastic bottles and other consumer products do not pose a hazard to human health.

In early 2007, the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) announced its findings regarding BPA. The study reviewed all available data from the last five years and concluded that people’s dietary exposure to BPA is well below the Daily Tolerable Intake Level.. Read more on this study at www.efsa.europa.eu.

Agencies and researchers worldwide have studied the safety of BPA and polycarbonate for approximately 40 years; including the Environmental Protection Agency and the Food and Drug Administration in the USA, the European Commission Scientific Committee on Food, the German Federal Institute for Risk Assessment and the Japan Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare. Findings of studies from these agencies indicate that food and beverage containers manufactured from polycarbonate do not pose a health risk to humans.

Several scientific panels including the European Union's Scientific Committee on Food, the National Toxicology Program and the Harvard Center for Risk Analysis have concluded that the weight of scientific evidence does not support the hypothesis that low doses of BPA adversely affects human health.

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