Does Philips AVENT plan to dispute Health Canada’s assessment?
We note that the Health Canada report is a draft assessment and subject to review and comment by experts in the field. Philips AVENT independently tests its products to ensure they meet the standards set forth by governing bodies around the world, and we will comply with the regulations set forth by such bodies. We note that Health Canada agrees with the other regulatory bodies that BPA exposure for newborns and infants “is below levels that pose a risk”, but is taking a different regulatory approach than the rest of the world. Recently, the US FDA informed Congress of its belief that there was sufficient margin of exposure “for the conclusion of reasonable certainty of no harm under the intended conditions of use.” Has Health Canada banned the sale of polycarbonate plastic? No. For more information on Health Canada’s assessment you can visit its website at http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca. Is it true that retailers are asking manufacturers to “voluntarily recall” products made with polycarbonat
