Many stories have been circulating today in the media concerning the safety of soft drinks that do not accurately reflect the research conducted by Health Canada on the risk posed by bisphenolA (BPA). Health Canada’s findings clearly show that it is physically impossible for a human to consume enough soft drinks to pose a BPA risk.

Health Canada’s testing shows there is no health risk to consumers from the extremely minute exposure to BPA from soft drinks and energy drinks in cans. Health Canada’s research states that a 60kg individual would have to consume more than 7,400 355ml cans a day on a daily basis for the rest of his or her life – in order to exceed the Health Canada’s acceptable daily limit. Obviously, it is just not humanly  possible to consume enough of a product for it to pose a BPA risk.

Health Canada concluded the migration of BPA from can coatings is negligible, and the dietary intake of BPA from soft drinks is much lower than the established acceptable daily limit. The BPA levels are almost 130,000 times lower than the tolerable daily intake set by Health Canada. BPA is a chemical used safely around the globe in a variety of products, including metal food packaging, medical devices, sports equipment, dental sealants and compact disc covers.

The Coca-Cola Company has extensive requirements that ensure that our products meet our own rigorous standards.  All components of containers that come into contact with food and beverages undergo stringent testing and must be permitted for use by Health Canada and relevant health authorities internationally. The components used in all of our beverage cans meet or exceed all applicable safety and health standards.

The bottom line: Consumers can safely enjoy a refreshing soft drink without concern.