Comments on: BPA-Free Kids Act Would Label Products as “Banned Hazardous Substances” http://ecochildsplay.com/2009/12/16/bpa-free-kids-act-would-label-products-as-%e2%80%9cbanned-hazardous-substances%e2%80%9d/ Green and Natural Parenting for Eco-Friendly Families Fri, 10 Feb 2012 19:34:27 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Carrie http://ecochildsplay.com/2009/12/16/bpa-free-kids-act-would-label-products-as-%e2%80%9cbanned-hazardous-substances%e2%80%9d/#comment-15397 Carrie Wed, 03 Feb 2010 13:59:45 +0000 http://ecochildsplay.com/?p=6820#comment-15397 Thanks for this blog post. As more and more studies come out highlighting the risks of BPA, it is clear that this is a chemical to be avoided at all costs, especially for expectant moms and children. I work in communications at Weleda and wanted to respond to the queries here regarding our aluminum packaging. We use aluminum tubes for some of our products because it keeps light from reaching the product and does not react with the formulas inside, which is important for maintaining quality since we don’t use any chemical preservatives. Our packaging manufacturer has confirmed that the resin coating used to line our aluminum tubes is free of Bisphenol A. This chemical is not present in our packaging or our product formulations. If you have any additional questions or concerns, feel free to contact us at community@weleda.com. Thank you! Thanks for this blog post. As more and more studies come out highlighting the risks of BPA, it is clear that this is a chemical to be avoided at all costs, especially for expectant moms and children. I work in communications at Weleda and wanted to respond to the queries here regarding our aluminum packaging. We use aluminum tubes for some of our products because it keeps light from reaching the product and does not react with the formulas inside, which is important for maintaining quality since we don’t use any chemical preservatives. Our packaging manufacturer has confirmed that the resin coating used to line our aluminum tubes is free of Bisphenol A. This chemical is not present in our packaging or our product formulations. If you have any additional questions or concerns, feel free to contact us at community@weleda.com. Thank you!

]]> By: Baraka http://ecochildsplay.com/2009/12/16/bpa-free-kids-act-would-label-products-as-%e2%80%9cbanned-hazardous-substances%e2%80%9d/#comment-15396 Baraka Thu, 17 Dec 2009 18:46:21 +0000 http://ecochildsplay.com/?p=6820#comment-15396 PS - Let me know if you have suggestions - thanks! :) PS – Let me know if you have suggestions – thanks! :)

]]> By: Baraka http://ecochildsplay.com/2009/12/16/bpa-free-kids-act-would-label-products-as-%e2%80%9cbanned-hazardous-substances%e2%80%9d/#comment-15395 Baraka Thu, 17 Dec 2009 18:46:02 +0000 http://ecochildsplay.com/?p=6820#comment-15395 Thanks for your reply! The creams are in aluminum tubes so that makes me sad. Will have to find some good creams in glass jars now... Thanks for your reply! The creams are in aluminum tubes so that makes me sad. Will have to find some good creams in glass jars now…

]]> By: Jennifer Lance http://ecochildsplay.com/2009/12/16/bpa-free-kids-act-would-label-products-as-%e2%80%9cbanned-hazardous-substances%e2%80%9d/#comment-15393 Jennifer Lance Thu, 17 Dec 2009 02:49:38 +0000 http://ecochildsplay.com/?p=6820#comment-15393 @Baraka. I have no info; I am sorry. I would be cautious about any tube that is aluminum, as it would need a lining to prevent leaching. I loved Weleda diaper cream when my babes were young, so it would make me very sad to think their tubes contain BPA, but I wouldn't be surprised. @Baraka. I have no info; I am sorry. I would be cautious about any tube that is aluminum, as it would need a lining to prevent leaching. I loved Weleda diaper cream when my babes were young, so it would make me very sad to think their tubes contain BPA, but I wouldn’t be surprised.

]]> By: Baraka http://ecochildsplay.com/2009/12/16/bpa-free-kids-act-would-label-products-as-%e2%80%9cbanned-hazardous-substances%e2%80%9d/#comment-15392 Baraka Wed, 16 Dec 2009 19:25:19 +0000 http://ecochildsplay.com/?p=6820#comment-15392 Hello, During my pregnancy I've been avoiding canned food and other items containing BPA, but was recently told that the lining of such creams as Weleda's Skin Food might also contain BPA and be absorbed into the skin. I wrote to them but haven't heard back. Do you have any more information on this? Thanks! Warmly, Baraka Hello,

During my pregnancy I’ve been avoiding canned food and other items containing BPA, but was recently told that the lining of such creams as Weleda’s Skin Food might also contain BPA and be absorbed into the skin. I wrote to them but haven’t heard back. Do you have any more information on this?

Thanks!

Warmly,

Baraka

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