Another U.S. State Passes Restrictions on BPA

Delaware has become the ninth state to enact a ban on baby bottles that contain bisphenol A. The ban, which will go into effect July 1, 2012, applies to all bottles and cups that can be filled with food or liquids and are intended for use by children under the age 4.

The measure passed the General Assembly unanimously 22 June. It is now headed to Gov. Jack Markell for his signature.

The eight other states with bans on BPA in baby bottles are New York, Connecticut, Wisconsin, Washington, Maryland, Massachusetts, Vermont and Minnesota.