Most often Health Canada and other federal regulators of the foods and drugs used in this country take their approvals cue from the larger, better-funded U.S. Food and Drug Administration.... Now, the Washington Post reports today that the U.S. FDA has chimed in and declared BPA to pose no threat to human health: FDA Draft Report: No Risk From BPA In Food Containers Some stores are stocking water bottles that do not contain bisphenol A (BPA), one of the most widely used synthetic chemicals. A controversial chemical commonly found in can linings, baby bottles and other household products does not pose a health hazard when used in food containers, according to a draft assessment released by the Food and Drug Administration yesterday.