CANADA takes lead in declaring bisphenol A toxic - (Globe and Mail)
April 18, 2008 – 7:09 pmIn one of the most significant regulatory actions in decades, Canada is poised to become the first country in the world to list bisphenol A as a toxic substance and ban the use of polycarbonate plastic baby bottles made of the controversial material.
It also intends to tell baby food manufacturers to reduce the amounts of it leaching from the linings of infant formula cans.
Health Minister Tony Clement announced the steps yesterday, saying current exposures to the chemical, while small, don’t provide enough of a safety margin for babies and infants up to 18 months old, placing them at possible risk of developmental or neurological problems.
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