California Must Delist BPA as Reproductive Toxin from Prop 65 ListMay 4th, 2013 - Jill Ettinger
After what many concerned consumers, health and environmental advocates labeled a major victory, California must now remove BPA (bisphenol-A) from its list of chemicals known to cause reproductive issues. Read More:California Must Delist BPA as Reproductive Toxin from Prop 65 ListCalifornia Adds BPA to Proposition 65 Toxic Chemicals ListApril 15th, 2013 - Jill Ettinger
BPA (bisphenol-A), the controversial chemical used in hardening plastic commonly found in a variety of plastics, aluminum can liners, baby bottles and even register receipts, is now considered a reproductive toxin by the state of California. Read More:California Adds BPA to Proposition 65 Toxic Chemicals ListChemical Companies Sue California Over “Blacklisting” BPAMarch 6th, 2013 - Jill Ettinger
California Governor Jerry Brown is facing a lawsuit from a coalition of chemical companies attempting to stop the inclusion of BPA (bisphenol-A) in the state’s list of substances known to cause birth defects. Read More:Chemical Companies Sue California Over “Blacklisting” BPAOrganic Food (Yes, Organic) Linked to High Chemical Exposure RiskMarch 3rd, 2013 - Jill Ettinger
Surprising news for organic food lovers in the recent issue of the Journal of Exposure Science and Environmental Epidemiology: a University of Washington study found high levels of plastic in the bodies of people who refrained from eating food that had been packaged in plastic containers. Read More:Organic Food (Yes, Organic) Linked to High Chemical Exposure RiskBPA to Be Classified a ‘Reproductive Hazard’ in CaliforniaJanuary 31st, 2013 - Jill Ettinger
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. Read More:BPA to Be Classified a ‘Reproductive Hazard’ in CaliforniaSome ‘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 FindsBPA Levels in Obese Children Twice the AverageSeptember 22nd, 2012 - Jill Ettinger
Though long suspected because of its endocrine disrupting effects on the body, a new study is the first of its kind to connect BPA exposure directly to obesity rates in children. Read More:BPA Levels in Obese Children Twice the AverageFDA 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 CupsBPA May Cause Brain Tumors, New Research FindsJune 30th, 2012 - Jill Ettinger
More bad news connected with the controversial chemical BPA (bisphenol-A) found in a variety of cans and plastics, including baby bottles. New research now suggests that it may be a contributing factor in developing a common type of brain cancer. Read More:BPA May Cause Brain Tumors, New Research FindsFDA Agrees to BPA Ban in Infant Formula, But Adults Must Fend For ThemselvesJune 17th, 2012 - Jill Ettinger
Despite the FDA’s recent reluctance to ban BPA (bisphenol-A) in food packaging outright, citing a lack of conclusive evidence that the plastic polymer can cause serious human health issues, the agency may now agree to enforce a ban on the substance from use in baby food packaging. Read More:FDA Agrees to BPA Ban in Infant Formula, But Adults Must Fend For Themselves |
