For decades, consumers have appreciated the important role plastics play in helping to keep food safe and healthful. Water and juice bottles, freezer bags and cold cut packages are just some of the examples on store shelves. In the home, PLASTIC wraps, food storage containers and sealable bags help keep your family safe and your food fresh and free of contamination.

But lately you may have seen or read news coverage that raises questions about many plastics. What you may not have heard is that Health Canada - charged with protecting public health - regulates food and medical uses of plastics to ensure their safety.

The following is a list of topics with supporting materials and studies that discuss the role of plastics in our lives: PLASTIC and Science-based risk assessment, Plastics in the Microwave, Safety of PLASTIC Food Wraps and Containers, Safety of PLASTIC Medical Devices, Safety of PLASTIC Baby Bottles andSafety of PLASTIC Toys and Teethers.