In 2012, the United States' Food and Drug Administration (FDA) banned the use of BPA in baby bottles intended for children under 12 months. ... The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) also holds the position that BPA is not a health concern.

Is BPA still used today?

BPA Basics

BPA is a chemical that has been used to harden plastics for more than 40 years. It's everywhere. It's in medical devices, compact discs, dental sealants, water bottles, the lining of canned foods and drinks, and many other products. More than 90% of us have BPA in our bodies right now.

What countries is BPA banned in?

China and Malaysia have added to the list of countries setting bans on the estrogen-mimicking chemical bisphenol A (BPA). BPA is an endocrine-disrupting chemical that has been linked in lab tests to a wide range of developmental issues, reproductive harm, diabetes, cancer and other ailments.