Canada may label bisphenol-A “Toxic”

The New York times broke the story today that the Canadian Government is prepared to label BPA toxic. Bisphenol-A is used in polycarbonate pastics. BPA may be banned in Canada from many household items such as: baby bottles, beverage containers, food containers, and linings in some food cans.

BPA is used in many many items. Several studies have shown that BPA can mimic oestrogen in the human body confusing the body’s endocrine system. Several studies have also shown that it may not be a risk to adults however babies may be espesially vulnerable. This is the reason its use in baby bottles has been under scrutiny. For more information on PBA look at my blogs at: Bisphenol Compounds,  and Endocrine Disrupting Compounds.