Babies’ Bottles

I would be surprised if anyone is still using plastic bottles for babies, especially after reading an article in the Waikato Times (May 13, “Fears plastic bottles may harm babies”) regarding a range of potentially harmful chemicals that may leach into milk formula, especially in products made overseas under shoddy manufacturing conditions particularly China.

I was wondering if the same was true of plastic shoes, toys, etc.

Why is New Zealand importing these shoddily made products after concerns have been raised?

I think an immediate ban on the importation of plastics containing potentially harmful chemicals is appropriate as Canada has done or is the New Zealand consumer un- important?

CYNTHIA TUCKER

Raglan

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