Minnesota becomes the first state to ban BPA!

Minnesota has become the the first state in the nation to pass a ban on bisphenol A (BPA).

An incredible grassroots campaign powered by a diverse coalition of parents, scientists, environmentalists, and health advocates shut down the chemical industry's efforts to beat the bill and secured the signature of Governor Tim Pawlenty.

Minnesota’s Governor Pawlenty (R) signed the legislation banning BPA in children’s sippy cups and baby bottles Thursday May 7, just days after it passed the legislature with tremendous bipartisan support; only 13 of the 179 votes cast opposed the ban.

Lindsay Dahl from the Minnesota coalition Healthy Legacy said:

Passing Minnesota’s BPA ban sends a clear message that we no longer have to accept unnecessary exposures to toxic chemicals in baby bottles. Despite the massive lobbying efforts of the chemical industry, the value of protecting children from harm has prevailed. The overwhelming work from our coalition partners and statewide grassroots pressure made this all possible.

Governor Pawlenty also signed the Toxic Free Kids Act into law. The act authorizes the Department of Health to gather information on toxic chemicals and take steps to create a framework to address toxics in consumer products, according to Healthy Legacy.

For more on what other states are doing to ban BPA, click here.