date:May 24, 2013
The Canadian Food Inspection Agencys (CFIA) routine testing of various food products revealed that all infant formulae and foods tested for Bisphenol A (BPA) were free from BPA and safe to consume.
BPA is a chemical used in the production of polycarbonate and epoxy resins. The use of BPA in food packaging materials is allowed in Canada.
Food and beverage packaging such as metal cans may be internally coated with epoxy resins to protect food from direct contact with metal. BPA can migrate from