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Environmentalists stunned by failures of key measures in California Legislature.
Activists expected big gains, but a ban on plastic grocery bags, another on the chemical bisphenol-A used in baby bottles and a bid to boost alternative energy fell short in the face of heavy industry opposition. Los Angeles Times, California. 2 September 2010.
Fears 'safe limit' of chemical found in food containers is wrong.
Scientists have called for an immediate review of the safety guidelines for the chemical bisphenol-A, which is linked with numerous illnesses including cancer. Critics charge that the evidence used by authorities is 20 years old. Sydney Morning Herald, Australia. 2 September 2010.
Grocers call for calm over BPA.
The peak body for Australia's grocers has called for calm on the issue of Bisphenol A in food packaging, stating it poses no "danger to humans" at levels detected. Australian Associated Press. 2 September 2010.
Australia's food watchdog says there is no proof of danger drugs in food.
There is no scientific evidence to suggest food packaged in cans which contain Bisphenol A is harmful, the Australian Food and Grocery Council says. Melbourne Herald Sun, Australia. 2 September 2010.
Strip danger drug from food tins, says Choice.
Alarming levels of the toxic chemical BPA are lurking in tinned foods including popular baby brands, a study claims. Melbourne Herald Sun, Australia. 2 September 2010.
Consumer group concerns on BPA in baby food.
The consumer group Choice wants authorities to phase out one of the nation's most popular food packaging substances. A Choice survey tested 41 tinned foods from Australian supermarket shelves, and found that 29 had concerning levels of Bisphenol-A. Sydney ABC News, Australia. 2 September 2010.
Are cash register receipts poisoning you?
The next plastic water bottle you buy won’t have BPA in it, but the receipt might. A series of recent studies has found high levels of the toxin in an unlikely but ubiquitous place: cash register receipts. One study found that touching a receipt for five seconds wiped off up to 23 micrograms of BPA. Ottawa Citizen, Ontario. 29 August 2010.
Evidence mounts linking BPA to damage of embryos.
BPA is found everywhere in kids’ environments — from IVs in newborn nurseries to children’s toys, furniture and even baby food packaging. Evidence mounts daily suggesting damage to animal embryos and human embryos. Waterville Morning Sentinel, Maine. Opinion, 29 August 2010.
Don't be misled about BPA.
On Aug. 19, Maine’s Board of Environmental Protection discussed a proposed ban on bisphenol-A, a chemical commonly used in everything from bicycle helmets and CDs to can linings that help prevent food spoilage and botulism. Waterville Morning Sentinel, Maine. Opinion, 29 August 2010.
Lobsters should fear Mother Nature more than plastics.
Greens gain more opportunities to hype BPA risks, activist researchers garner more headlines, and the lobstermen may find another industry to sue for “damages.” Providence Journal, Rhode Island. Opinion, 29 August 2010.
In historic move, Canada to list BPA as 'toxic.'
Canada is in the process of a historic move to add bisphenol-A to its list of toxic substances, Environment Canada confirmed Wednesday. Toronto Star, Ontario. 26 August 2010.
Chemicals in plastics can increase testosterone in men.
A chemical found in plastics has been shown to increase testosterone levels in men, British researchers reported on Wednesday. They found that men who had high levels of the chemical bisphenol A also had higher testosterone levels. Los Angeles Times, California. 26 August 2010.
Is mouth gear safe, considering all that plastic?
Now that Health Canada’s made it baby-bottle-clear that 91 percent of us have estrogen-mimicking bisphenol A flowing in our veins, the hunt for hidden sources of chemical contaminants continues. And all many of us have to do to find some is open up and say “Ahh.” Now Toronto, Ontario. Opinion, 26 August 2010.
Seeking food safety, getting human harm.
BPA risks are on par with that of a few tablespoons of soy milk. Surely the increased risks of food-borne illnesses caused by a BPA ban should be the greater concern of Congress. Washington Times, District of Columbia. Opinion, 25 August 2010.
No chemical romance.
Canada and Denmark have banned the use of Bisphenol-A (BPA) in baby bottles, feeding cups and baby food packaging. There is also great concern in both Europe and the United States about its continued use. However, Malaysia is unaware of its effects. Kuala Lumpur Malay Mail, Malaysia. Opinion, 25 August 2010.
BPA study should concern us all.
Statistics Canada shows that nearly 90 per cent of Canadians have a noticeable amount of bisphenol A, or BPA in their systems. It turns out BPA, which has long been used to harden plastics, is found all around us. Guelph Mercury, Ontario. Editorial, 24 August 2010.
Maine regulators consider Bisphenol-A ban.
The Maine Board of Environmental Protection on Thursday took public testimony on a proposal to ban the sale of baby bottles and other reusable food and beverage containers made with the chemical bisphenol A. Representatives from the toy, canning and grocery industries said the ban went too far. Maine Public Broadcast Network, Maine. 21 August 2010.
Eco groups seek ban on chemical used in baby feeding bottles.
Citing its potential harmful effect on infants, an ecological group are calling for a precautionary ban on "bisphenol A (BPA)," a chemical used in making plastic feeding bottles for babies. GMA News, Philippines. 20 August 2010.
Mothers speak out against controversial chemical.
Cheryl Denis of Portland is worried about the health of her two young girls. She testified Thursday before the state's Board of Environmental Protection in support of proposed rules to ban the sale of baby bottles, sippy cups and sports bottles that contain the chemical bisphenol-A. Augusta Kennebec Journal, Maine. 20 August 2010.
Good riddance to BPA.
Ultimately, banning BPA, while not necessarily necessary or urgent is a social good and likely something other countries will follow. Calgary Herald, Alberta. Editorial, 20 August 2010.
Coming soon: A corn-based BPA replacement.
BPA has been a hot topic as of late. That's because most industries have been slow to adopt alternatives to the petroleum-based estrogenic compound. Enter isosorbide, a corn-based industrial ingredient that the Archer Daniels Midland Company is touting as a safe, renewable alternative to BPA. Fast Company. 19 August 2010.
Consumer group finds BPA in register receipts.
You've probably heard of the concern raised over bisphenol A, or BPA, in products like baby bottles and cans of food, but now high levels of it are showing up in something else: cash register receipts. Cleveland News Channel 5, Ohio. 19 August 2010.
Feds to designate bisphenol A as toxic by November.
After a lengthy delay, the Canadian federal government on Tuesday said it is close to making good on its two-year old promise to designate bisphenol A as toxic under Canadian law. Postmedia News. 18 August 2010.
Hazardous chemical found in majority of Canadians.
A new Statistics Canada report shows an overwhelming majority of Canadians have detectable levels of bisphenol A in their bodies. Calgary CTV TV, Alberta. 18 August 2010.
BPA detected in 91 percent of Canadians: Study.
The toxic chemical Bisphenol-A, or BPA, is detectable in the urine of more than nine in 10 Canadians, according to a study released Monday. The study conducted by Statistics Canada between 2007 and 2009, found Canadian teens had the highest concentrations of BPA while the elderly had the lowest. Agence France-Presse. 18 August 2010.
Enough of the studies already.
The latest study tells us that 91% of Canadians (the CBC tells us) "have detectable levels of bisphenol A (BPA)," a chemical used to make hard plastics. Postmedia News. Opinion, 18 August 2010.
Bisphenol A exposure everywhere.
The good news is that Canadians' exposure to lead is in decline. The bad news is that most Canadians are being exposed to BPA. Bisphenol A, an industrial chemical, was identified in the bodies of 91% of Canadians, according to a Statistics Canada study. Peterborough Examiner, Ontario. 18 August 2010.
Teens carry 30 per cent more BPA than rest of population.
Teenagers may carry the highest levels of bisphenol A – about 30 per cent more than the rest of the population, according to a new survey that is the largest such study worldwide. But exposure to the estrogen-mimicking chemical is widespread, with detectible levels in 91 per cent of Canadians. Toronto Globe and Mail, Ontario. 17 August 2010.
Younger Canadians have more BPA in their bodies than parents.
Canadian children and teenagers have higher levels of bisphenol A in their urine than their parents and grandparents, according to the government's first-ever national survey on the exposure of chemicals — which also found that nearly all Canadians have the estrogen-mimicking toxin in their bodies. Reuters. 17 August 2010.
Canada tracks BPA exposure, finds in most people.
Bisphenol A, a widely used chemical that Canada is banning from baby bottles, is present in the bodies of 91 percent of Canadians, according to a report that shows just how prevalent the controversial chemical is in daily life. Reuters. 17 August 2010.
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