Controversial chemical Bisphenol A, commonly known as BPA, used in baby bottles, have set British campaigners to call for a ban on baby bottles containing it.
Controversial chemical Bisphenol A, commonly known as BPA, used in baby bottles, have set British campaigners to call for a ban on baby bottles containing it.
The National Childbirth Trust says there is "compelling" evidence linking BPA to breast cancer and other conditions.
Bisphenol A (BPA) linked with breast cancer
According to researchers, bisphenol A, a chemical used in plastic bottles and other household products may be linked to the development of breast cancer
According to researchers, bisphenol A, a chemical used in plastic bottles and other household products may be linked to the development of breast cancer
The US has removed BPA from their products in March, due to consumer pressure.
Canada has also banned products containing the chemical.
Canada Moves Toward Banning BPA Bottles
The Canadian government has declared the hazardous chemical bisphenol A as a toxic substance in what may be a first step to banning the chemical used in baby bottles.
The Canadian government has declared the hazardous chemical bisphenol A as a toxic substance in what may be a first step to banning the chemical used in baby bottles.
The Food Standards Agency said it had no plans to act.
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Plastic Chemical BPA Stays in Body Longer Than Expected
A chemical widely used to make plastic bottles and food containers may come from non-food sources and linger in the body longer than commonly thought, a new study published Wednesday showed.
A chemical widely used to make plastic bottles and food containers may come from non-food sources and linger in the body longer than commonly thought, a new study published Wednesday showed.
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