BPA Bulletin

Lawmakers are taking a stand against bisphenol-A (BPA) in baby bottles and sippy cups, so soon you may not have to worry about the chemical—which has been linked to reproductive disorders and hormone-related cancers—leaching into baby’s beverages. And bottle makers are getting the hint: In March, six major manufacturers announced they’d stop using BPA. We applaud these chemical avengers:

New York’s Suffolk County passed a law in March that fines retailers upward of $500 for selling BPA-laced baby products.

In April, Canada banned BPA in baby bottles and has legislation in the works to restrict it in other containers.

Minnesota passed the first statewide ban on BPA in baby bottles and sippy cups in May.

In June, Connecticut passed the most comprehensive measure, barring the chemical from infant formula, baby-food cans and jars, and reusable food and beverage containers.

Chicago followed suit in May, prohibiting the sale of BPA-containing empty food or drink containers intended for kids younger than 3.

Several other states, including California, Illinois, Massachusetts, Oregon, and Washington, are considering similar measures.