Federal regulators have confirmed that the chemical used in plastic bottles, canned items and baby products is safe, allaying concerns of parents and consumer groups.
Federal regulators have confirmed that the chemical used in plastic bottles, canned items and baby products is safe, allaying concerns of parents and consumer groups.
Scientists from the Food and Drug Administration explained that small amounts of bisphenol A , used for making break proof bottles and sealing canned food is not dangerous as it is made out to be. Minuscule amounts of Bisphenol, which has been in use for many years for packaging food, trickle out of food containers, but it did not pose a threat to infants or adults, the FDA confirmed.
EU Food Safety Body may Review Its Clearance of Baby Bottle Chemical
The EU food safety watchdog EFSA said Tuesday it may review its clearance of bisphenol A for use in the manufacture of plastic baby bottles after Canada moved to ban the substance.
The EU food safety watchdog EFSA said Tuesday it may review its clearance of bisphenol A for use in the manufacture of plastic baby bottles after Canada moved to ban the substance.
The F.D.A.’s report inferred that levels of this chemical found in the products were way below the danger mark for adults and children.
Yet, Canada and the United States have decided to impose a ban on the use of this chemical in baby bottles and children’s products. California, New Jersey and at least 10 other states are likely to follow suit.
Bottle-feeding may Lead to Premature Puberty, Breast Cancer Risk
A Canterbury toxicologist has warned against the use of plastic bottles for feeding babies, as it may contain potentially harmful chemicals that may lead to premature puberty and breast cancer.
A Canterbury toxicologist has warned against the use of plastic bottles for feeding babies, as it may contain potentially harmful chemicals that may lead to premature puberty and breast cancer.
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About Brain Tumor
Brain tumors are the abnormal growth of brain cells that may be benign or metastatic. Brain tumors account for about 2.4% of all the tumor diagnosesandare most challenging due to their critically delicate location.
Brain tumors are the abnormal growth of brain cells that may be benign or metastatic. Brain tumors account for about 2.4% of all the tumor diagnosesandare most challenging due to their critically delicate location.
