Bisphenol-A. Has an organic compound divided the world as much as this synthetic estrogen? While this chemical compound instills much controversy, anger, fear, and frustration on one side, the other ...

In late February, French lawmakers voted to ban the use of Bisphenol-A (BPA) in all food packaging. It was a gutsy move, putting the health of Europeans ahead of big-business interests. Better still, ...

It started in 2008 with plastic bottles. After a report suggested that bisphenol A – used as a sealant in food and beverage containers – might be toxic to humans, some bottle manufacturers cut the ...

Chemicals used to replace bisphenol A (BPA) in food packaging can trigger potentially harmful effects in human ovarian cells, according to McGill University researchers. A new study examined several ...

BPA represents a "potential health concern for all age groups" and ... may affect parts of the immune system, with possible ...

Packaging organizations are on the march to spread the word about BPA's safety, but is it enough to stem the tide of anti-chemical sentiment? The American Chemistry Council (ACC) has borne the pro-BPA ...

While working on the BPA piece with out sister publication Packaging Digest, it was another reminder of how sometimes it's all just a matter of perspective. You could say BPA is similar to the health ...

Canned food is a convenience that comes with a high toll on health if the plastic lining inside the can contains bisphenol A. When a coalition of health and environmental advocacy groups tested 192 ...

Even when buying from reputable stores like Aldi, double-checking what we toss in our carts is always a smart idea. For instance, it's worth a closer inspection as to whether the food packaging is BPA ...

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