The measure would enact the Toxin-Free Infants and Toddlers Act, which would, except as specified, prohibit, on and after July 1, 2013, the manufacture, sale, or distribution in commerce of baby bottles and sippy cups that contain Bisphenol-A (BPA), at a level above 0.1 parts per billion (ppb). The bill would also require manufacturers to use the least toxic alternative when replacing BPA in containers in accordance with this bill. Millions of babies in California are being exposed daily to this harmful toxin. BPA is a hormone-disrupting chemical that is used in some baby bottles, sippy cups, infant formula, and baby food containers. While some manufacturers have already removed this substance from their products, it is still found in many others. AB 1319 will help protect children from this dangerous chemical by restricting the use of BPA in certain baby products. To view the status of the bill, click here.
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California Bans Toxic Chemical in Baby Products
Governor Signs the Infants and Toddlers Act to Protect Children from BPA
Sacramento - Landmark legislation to protect the health of children has been signed by Governor Jerry Brown. With the approval of the Toxin-Free Infants and Toddlers Act (AB 1319), authored by Assemblymember Betsy Butler (D-Marina del Rey), families from all communities will now have access to safe, non-toxic baby products as California joins ten other states and multiple counties in banning the toxic chemical Bisphenol-A (BPA) in baby products.
"After years of fighting to ban BPA, the health of our children has prevailed and California will finally join other states and countries in recognizing the significant danger this toxic chemical poses," said Assemblymember Butler. "Despite intense opposition, the parents, environmentalists and health advocates who fought to ban BPA knew they were on the right side of the issue and persevered. Together we overcame powerful interests to protect our future generations."
With the signing of AB 1319, California law will now prohibit the manufacture, sale or distribution of baby bottles and sippy cups that contain more than 0.1 parts per billion (ppb) of BPA.
