Current BPA News

BPA-based reactive flame retardant is safe, says EFSA, despite limited data

The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) says that it believes the bisphenol A (BPA) brominate Tetrabromobisphenol A (TBBPA) is safe, and does not hinder processes such as human reproduction or embryo development. 

France unmoved by EFSA safety stance over bisphenol A

French concerns over bisphenol A (BPA) have not been dispelled in the wake of the opinion from the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) that the chemical poses no health risk through dietary exposure, said France’s food safety agency.

US reluctantly sets deadline for final decision on bisphenol A safety

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) must reach a final decision before 31 March 2012 on whether to ban bisphenol A (BPA) in food and drink packaging following the outcome of a lawsuit.  

EFSA reconfirms safety of bisphenol A as it rejects ‘limited’ French fears

The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has repeated its view that bisphenol A (BPA) poses no human health risk through dietary exposure as it dismissed concerns raised by scientists in France.

‘Critically important’ consumers don’t misinterpret small BPA survey, NAMPA

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 Plastics Safety Resources

Center for Science in the Public Interest

Information about Bisphenol A (BPA) on the Internet

Consumer Reports Baby Alert 

BABY ALERT:NEW FINDINGS ABOUT PLASTICS

American Chemistry Council Q & A on Plastics 

FAQs: The Safety of Baby Bottles, Nalgene® Sports Bottles and Food Containers Made with Polycarbonate Plastic

Institute for Agriculture and Trade Policy

Free screening of Troubled Waters and post-film forum at the Parkway

National Geographic – The Green Guide 

Tableware Grown from "Food," Saving the Planet One Cup at a Time  

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 FAQ’s & Handouts

BISPHENOL A FAQ’s (Canada) 

BISPHENOL A FAQ’s from the Gov’t of Canada’s Chemical Substances web pages. Download PDF »

BPA Fact Sheet (Canada) 

The Government of Canada is Taking Action  Download PDF »

BPA in Cans and Plastics

Hard Questions About a Hard Plastic   Download PDF »

BPA Plastics Assoc Response April08

Information for the Value Chain re Health Canada announcement on Bisphenol A Download PDF »

FAQ from the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences

FAQ from the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences – National Institutes of Health  Download PDF »

FDA Statement 42808

U.S. Food and Drug Administration Statement  Download PDF »

Plastic Identification Codes

Plastic Packaging Resins  Download PDF »

Smart Plastics FAQ's 

Smart Plastics: Common Questions and Answers  Download PDF »

Smart Plastics Guide

Smart Plastics Guide Healthier Food Uses of Plastics   Download PDF »

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 Recent Studies

Human Exposure to BPA - BPA Conference Study 2006

HUMAN EXPOSURE TO BISPHENOL A (BPA)  Download PDF »

National Toxicology Association on BPA

DRAFT NTP BRIEF ON BISPHENOL A  Download PDF »

NTP Expert Panel Report on BPA

Center for the Evaluation of Risks to Human Reproduction  Download PDF »

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   Related Links

National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences 

Since You Asked - Bisphenol A (BPA) Questions and Answers about Bisphenol A
 
National Toxicology Program 

The Center for the Evaluation of Risks to Human Reproduction (CERHR) web site is your resource for the latest information about potentially hazardous effects of chemicals on human reproduction and development.

Environmental Health News 

The Center for the Evaluation of Risks to Human Reproduction (CERHR) web site is your resource for the latest information about potentially hazardous effects of chemicals on human reproduction and development.

Bisphenol A Website  

This website is a comprehensive resource for environmental, health and safety information about bisphenol A (BPA). 

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