BPA, which is commonly used as a plasticizer in items like polycarbonate bottles, made national headlines in 2012 when the FDA banned its use in children's products like sippy cups and baby bottles. Many promotional products suppliers that manufacture sports bottles and drinkware have voluntarily phased out the chemical and now offer BPA-free plastics.
Experts Respond to Proposal That Would Add BPA to Prop. 65 List of Toxic Substances
BPA, which is commonly used as a plasticizer in items like polycarbonate bottles, made national headlines in 2012 when the FDA banned its use in children's products like sippy cups and baby bottles. Many promotional products suppliers that manufacture sports bottles and drinkware have voluntarily phased out the chemical and now offer BPA-free plastics.
Kyle A. Richardson is the editorial director of Promo Marketing. He joined the company in 2006 brings more than a decade of publishing, marketing and media experience to the magazine. If you see him, buy him a drink.