The BPA issue recently “exploded” whats going on?
• A draft report was released by the National Toxicology Program linking certain forms of cancer and developmental defects to high doses of bisphenol A (BPA), a chemical used to manufacture polycarbonate (PC), and advised further study of low-dosage effects. Studies have shown that BPA can leach out of PC bottles and the linings of food containers when exposed to heat or harsh detergents. • The National Toxicology Program’s findings are used by other federal agencies like the Food and Drug Administration and the Environmental Protection Agency, to guide them in setting safe exposure limits for chemicals. • Click here to read the full report. • Following the report’s release, Canada announced its intention to become the first country to ban the import and sale of some types of plastic baby bottles because they contain BPA. • US Senator Chuck Schumer (Democrat-New York) will propose legislation banning the sale of children’s products and food containers with BPA. • Get the latest on the
