Manufacturers continue to face major issues with product
liability. One industry that has been
hit the hardest is the manufacturers of plastic products. Many children’s toys producers as well as
water bottle producers have come under fire for still using BPA in their
products. Bisphenol A is an organic
compound used in the production of polycarbonate plastics and epoxies. In fact, nearly 8 billion pounds were used as
of 2011. BPA can mimic estrogen in
females when released from bottles filled with acidic beverages or washers with
strong detergents. Nearly 8 billion
pounds of BPA’s are used in companies yearly and the production continues even
though manufacturers have been sued because of this dangerous compound. State governments like Ohio; have even passed
laws banning BPA’s use. The article listed below this blog says that BPA’s have
the potential to cause sexual reproductive problems, heart disease, obesity, as
well as neurological issues can occur when it is released and consumed humans.
Phillips, a producer of baby bottles or ‘sippy cups’, reached a settlement to
refund all of its products made with BPA in 2011. This lawsuit cost the company millions of
dollars and probably many employees their jobs.
So was it worth it? If you are a
producer of plastics and you are using BPA today, is it worth continuing to use
BPA in the same manner or should you take proper steps to ensure your product
is safe for humans? I think that it is
important for these companies to remember Phillips and the fact that soon the
federal government may mandate that these BPA’s are not used in manufacturing.
Using liability loss control programs to change the raw materials of your
products will save your company money.
If your company is using raw materials that could cause harm to
consumers...Raise the red flag
Hans
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