FDA Continues to Study BPA

FDA Continues to Study BPA

BPA.

Bayer Behind BPA Study That Preserves
 Their Profits By Prolonging
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It stands for Bisphenol A. It is a chemical used in the production of plastics and resins, such as some water bottles and the coatings of some food cans. It is also used in some consumer goods, such as compact discs and thermal cash register tapes.  And it has generated controversy about its impact on human health and development.


The Food and Drug Administration’s assessment is that the scientific evidence at this time does not suggest that the very low levels of human exposure to BPA through the diet are unsafe.


The agency has performed extensive research on BPA, has reviewed hundreds of other studies, and is continuing to address questions and potential concerns raised by certain studies.


Read more: Consumer Updates > FDA Continues to Study BPA

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