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South Africa calls to ban polycarbonate baby bottles |
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Written by Diane Macpherson, East Coast Radio News Watch
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Wednesday, 04 June 2008 |
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 Note from Gentle Nurturing: The South African government has come under sharp criticism for its recent mass deportation of Zimbabwean immigrants. Despite this grievous development, the South Africa seems to be leading the world--along with Canada--in caring for its babies by calling for a ban on Bisphenol A. Our hearts go out to those who cannot live in peace in their homeland, but we are thankful for things like the concern for toxicity in baby bottles.
Why can’t the government take care of the other issues that effect the babies as well?
The Cancer Association of South Africa has called upon the government to ban baby bottles made from polycarbonate. It says these bottles contain the industrial chemical, Bisphenol A, which is a carcinogen…
It’s released 55 times more into hot water -- such as when a bottle is heated, for example.
CANSA’s dramatic call was made earlier today in Cape Town, ahead of World Environment Day tomorrow.
"This is not a rocket science problem. This is a problem of avoiding a chemical. And, I don't see what's such a big deal about that."
--Dr. Carl Albrecht  The Canadian government has already banned polycarbonate baby bottles, and CANSA says it believes ours should be doing the same.
Bisphenol A’s one of a range of cancer-causing chemicals South Africans are exposed to, according the CANSA.
Among the others are trans fatty acids - found in many fast foods, coffee creamers and biscuits, and dioxins.
CANSA says it will be pushing for measures to control and eradicate these carcinogens.
For more information, check out CANSA's fact sheet on Bisphenol A by clicking HERE.
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