Nalgene is one company that has begun to will phase out production of its Outdoor line of polycarbonate containers, similar to this bottle, that include the chemical Bisphenol-A (BPA) over the next several months.
GARDEN CITY, N.Y. – Sen. Charles Schumer has proposed a nationwide ban on a chemical used to make baby bottles and other products for toddlers.
New York’s senior senator said Monday that he supports a local initiative on Long Island that calls for fining retailers that sell products containing a chemical known as BPA.
Proponents of a ban argue that BPA can lead to developmental problems. Schumer’s bill would require random testing of children’s food and beverage containers on store shelves.
Major U.S. retailers already have removed products containing BPA from their shelves.
A packaging industry spokesman says a ban would make it harder for consumers to find baby products.