California is leading the way in regulations on the controversial substance BPA (bisphenol-A) with an announcement last week that it will declare it a reproductive hazard.
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BPA to Be Classified a ‘Reproductive Hazard’ in CaliforniaJanuary 31st, 2013 - Jill EttingerSome ‘BPA-Free’ Claims May Be Just As Dangerous, New Study FindsJanuary 23rd, 2013 - Jill Ettinger
With heightened concerns over the human health risks connected with the endocrine disrupting effects of BPA (bisphenol-A)—the plastic polymer commonly found in canned-food linings and a number of other household products—many manufacturers have begun removing the controversial chemical. But, it’s now frequently being replaced with another chemical that may be just as detrimental to your health. Read More:Some ‘BPA-Free’ Claims May Be Just As Dangerous, New Study FindsFDA Bans BPA from Baby Bottles and Sippy CupsJuly 22nd, 2012 - Jill Ettinger
After countless petitions and letters to the FDA, the agency has officially announced a ban on BPA (bisphenol-A) in baby bottles and sippy cups. The toxic chemical, found in a number of plastics, is a known endocrine disruptor posing many human health issues. Read More:FDA Bans BPA from Baby Bottles and Sippy Cups |
