Q:  What is BPA?  Should I be concerned about BPA in my favorite beverages?

A:  Bisphenol A (BPA) is a chemical used to make polycarbonate plastic products. It also is used in the linings of metal cans and acts as a barrier to help protect the safety of foods and beverages. Rest assured that non-alcoholic beverages pose no health concern. In fact, while can liners contain trace amounts of BPA, BPA has not been detected in our products in off-the-shelf testing by regulatory agencies.

Furthermore, regulatory agencies around the globe, including the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA), have stated that BPA does not pose a public health concern. In fact, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration recently issued a draft scientific assessment that strongly reaffirms the safety of food-contact products that contain BPA. Additionally, the plastic used in our bottled water and soft drink containers (PET), as well as that used in our other beverages (PETE), does not contain BPA.