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Study shows no significant association between BPA, adverse health outcomes

BPA could heighten miscarriage risk, says new study

The study does not provide a definitive link, but it adds to the "biological plausibility" that BPA affects pregnancy.

Shane O'Halloran

October 14, 2013

The study does not provide a definitive link, but it adds to the "biological plausibility" that BPA affects pregnancy.

TECH FLASH

FDA no longer approves BPA in infant formula packaging

The action comes in response to a petition from March 2012.

Shane O'Halloran

July 15, 2013

Written objections and requests for a hearing will be accepted until August 2012.

BPA-free plastics on trial in Texas

Plastic resins marketed by Eastman Chemical may contain chemicals that act like estrogen hormone.

Shane O'Halloran

July 15, 2013

Plastic resins marketed by Eastman Chemical may contain chemicals that act like estrogen hormone.

TECH FLASH

UK scientists recommend pregnant women reduce exposure to packaging to avoid BPA

European assessments of BPA clash with FDA guidance.

Shane O'Halloran

June 26, 2013

Scientists recommend pregnant women adopt a safety first approach, given the difficulty of assessing exposure risk.

TECH FLASH

California adds BPA to dangerous chemicals list

But the move does not ban the chemical from food packaging outright.

Shane O'Halloran

April 28, 2013

Packaging containing BPA will display a warning label.

American Chemistry Council files suit over BPA California Prop 65 listing

ACC hopes to stop BPA from being listed as a reproductive toxicant.

Shane O'Halloran

March 4, 2013

ACC hopes to stop BPA from being listed as a reproductive toxicant.

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Study shows no significant association between BPA, adverse health outcomes

However, researchers believe data set not sufficient to draw conclusions

Shane O'Halloran

December 7, 2012

However, researchers believe data set not sufficient to draw conclusions

TECH FLASH

BPA on the way out

March 27, 2012

Several processors have already stopped using or are phasing out BPA.

The BPA debate isn't over yet. The FDA must make a decision by March 31, 2012.

FDA set to make decision on BPA in food packaging

December 12, 2011

A recent court decision has instructed the FDA to make a decision by March 31, 2012.

Articles Tagged with ''BPA''

BPA could heighten miscarriage risk, says new study

FDA no longer approves BPA in infant formula packaging

BPA-free plastics on trial in Texas

UK scientists recommend pregnant women reduce exposure to packaging to avoid BPA

California adds BPA to dangerous chemicals list

American Chemistry Council files suit over BPA California Prop 65 listing

Study shows no significant association between BPA, adverse health outcomes

BPA on the way out

FDA set to make decision on BPA in food packaging

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