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BPA
The chemical is used in certain packaging materials such as polycarbonate baby bottles and is also used in epoxy resins for internal protective linings for canned foods. Concerns have arisen over BPA since it has been found to migrate in small amounts into foods and beverages stored in containers and some studies indicated that high levels of the chemical could be carcinogenic.
Canada survey: infant foods are BPA free
Bisphenol A (BPA) is absent from infant foods and formulae in Canada, according to the results of routine product testing by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA).
Breast Cancer UK issues BPA ban rallying cry but FSA remains unmoved
Breast Cancer UK has claimed there is a “wealth of peer reviewed, scientific evidence that raises serious concerns” over the safety of exposure to bisphenol A (BPA) but the UK...
California officially adds BPA to its dangerous chemicals list
The state of California has placed bisphenol-A (BPA) on its ranking of dangerous chemicals that should not be used in products consumers are exposed to.
BPA report conclusions “concerning”, says PlasticsEurope
The French Health Authority’s report that Bisphenol A (BPA) poses health risks for pregnant women and unborn children is “in contrast with the most recent global scientific consensus”, according to...
Packaging firms question EFSA food contact consultation
EU packaging firms are concerned the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) is not consulting the industry enough in its discussions on authorisation of food contact materials in packaging.
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EFSA delays BPA opinion
The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has delayed the final adoption of its opinion on bisphenol A (BPA) from May until November this year.
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Spanish group campaigns for BPA ban in food contact materials
A Spanish non-profit health organisation has called for the country to draft legislation that bans bisphenol A (BPA) in food contact materials.
EFSA: new EDC tests will help assess risk
Internationally agreed testing methods for endocrine disruptive chemicals (EDCs) will become available shortly and will help with the risk assessment of them, according to the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA)....
European Parliament backs stronger EDC regulation
The European Parliament has backed a proposal to list endocrine disrupting chemicals (EDCs) as “substances of very high concern” under the REACH legislation.
Meta-study debunks BPA fears
A new meta-study on Bisphenol A (BPA) aims to debunk health fears surrounding the food contact material, claiming risks associated with it are too low to present realistic concerns.
ACC files lawsuit to block BPA listing
The American Chemistry Council (ACC) has filed a lawsuit to stop California listing bisphenol A (BPA) on its Proposition 65 of reproductive toxicants.
Action needed to minimise EDC risk, says UK charity
The head of a UK charity has said “enough is enough” on the back of a UN report published yesterday calling for more research on endocrine disrupting chemicals (EDCs).
More research needed on EDCs, says UN report
More research is needed on endocrine disrupting chemicals (EDCs) to assess potential effects on health, according to a UN report.
BPA exposure too low to cause negative effects, finds meta-analyses
A meta-analysis of bisphenol A (BPA) studies has shown human exposure is likely to be too low for estrogenic effects, according to a US toxicologist.
ACC slams Californian plan to list BPA as developmental toxicant
A move by a Californian public health agency to list bisphenol A (BPA) as a developmental toxicant has been called “scientifically unjustified” by the American Chemistry Council (ACC).
European draft resolution urges action on EDCs
An EU Parliament Committee has urged the European Commission to take tough action on Endocrine Disrupting Chemicals (EDC) and protect public health.
Industry and independent studies on BPA “deviate strongly”, say experts
It's time to ‘dare to start again’ with bisphenol A (BPA) risk assessment as industry-sponsored research and peer-reviewed studies seem to "deviate strongly", according to the European Environment Agency (EEA)....
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IBWA hits back at 'factually incorrect' video attacking bottled water
After BeverageDaily.com published a story from a US pressure group this morning alleging that high US bottled water consumption had a hidden cost, we received the following response from the...
EFBW challenges video savaging $11.7bn bottled water ‘bad habit’
The European Federation of Bottled Water (EFBW) strongly denies that bottled water has hidden costs for human health and the environment, after a US pressure group urged consumers to kick...
BPA ban close for baby food containers in Maine
The US state of Maine is a step away from banning the use of food contact material bisphenol-A (BPA) in infant formula cans and baby food jars and lids.
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Scientists develop sensitive BPA detection method
Scientists have developed a highly sensitive method of detecting the food contact material bisphenol-A (BPA) in food and water.
Scientists challenge BPA links to heart, kidney disease
Scientists have disputed a study associating food contact material Bisphenol A (BPA) consumption to higher risk of heart and kidney disease in children and adolescents.
BPA 2012: In depth
BPA: An in-depth look at the key rulings in 2012
This year has been action-packed when it comes to rules, regulations and opinions on bisphenol A (BPA), which is used in food packaging applications such as epoxy linings in food...
BPA risk assessment needs reassessing
US scientists have challenged ways of assessing the safety of food contact chemical bisphenol A (BPA) in a fresh research article.
Regulation and consumer demand driving switch to 'greener' chemicals
Demand for products made from greener chemicals is growing due to a mixture of regulation and consumer demand, according to the co-author of a guide urging the switch to safer...
