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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.

US scientists express concerns over Bisphenol A exposure

04-Sep-2008 - In its final evaluation of the chemical bisphenol A (BPA), the US National Toxicology Program (NTP) has expressed concerns for potential exposures to foetus, infants and children.

Draft US report reaffirms safety of BPA in food packaging

20-Aug-2008 - In a draft risk assessment, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has concluded that an adequate margin of safety exists for the chemical, Bisphenol A (BPA) at current levels of exposure from food contact uses.

No risk to consumers from Bisphenol A, says ECB

13-Jun-2008 - The European Chemicals Bureau (ECB) said that there is no risk to consumers from using packaging containing Bisphenol A (BPA), which follows similar findings from TNO last month.

Study shows low levels of BPA migration into baby bottles, say researchers

03-Jun-2008 - A new study has found low levels of Bisphenol A (BPA) migration into polycarbonate baby bottles when heated in a microwave, claim the researchers.

EFSA to review BPA advice on the back of US, Canadian concerns

02-May-2008 - EFSA has undertaken to review its previous advice on safe levels of bisphenol A (BPA) in food packaging and provide updates on its deliberations, following new assessments from Canada and the US.

New BPA evidence piles pressure on FDA to set exposure limits

17-Apr-2008 - Pressure is growing on the US Food and Drug Administration to set new restrictions on the use of the chemical bisphenol A (BPA) in food packaging following a new safety study.

Pregnant women told to avoid BPA packaging

03-Apr-2008 - A US health-advocacy group has warned that pregnant women should reduce their exposure to packaging that contains bisphenol A (BPA) to avoid passing the controversial chemical to their unborn children.

Hot liquids release harmful chemicals in polycarbonate bottles

31-Jan-2008 - Pouring hot water on polycarbonate plastic bottles appears to trigger leaching of the chemical bisphenol A (BPA) that could be harmful to consumers, according to a new study.

Bisphenol A in infant formula at 'dangerous' levels, says group

06-Dec-2007 - Bisphenol A (BPA), known as the 'gender bender' chemical, leaches into liquid baby formula from the linings of cans at levels dangerous to infant health, according to new research published yesterday by a US environmental group

Unsafe levels of Bisphenol A found in humans, scientists say

01-Aug-2007 - Human exposure to food packaging chemical Bisphenol A (BPA) is higher than levels found to have caused cancer in laboratory animals, according to new scientific studies.

Bisphenol A is safe, claim can manufacturers

15-Mar-2007 - A trade association representing US can manufacturers has hit back at a recent scientific study that claims bisphenol A (BPA) - a chemical linked to cancer - was found at 200 times the acceptable level in some canned baby food.