Congressman and Son Aim to Find Out if Everyday Chemicals, such as phthalates and bisphenol A, Harm Human Health
Published: 2 April 2007
Category: Bisphenol A (BPA), Packaging CONCERNS, Phthalates, Studies/Federal Regulations
According to the Huron Daily Tribune, a father-son duo is taking part in the national biomonitoring project, “Pollution in People,” in an effort to educate themselves and the public about the toxins people live with and how the public should handle this problem. The Father, Rep. Terry Brown (of Michigan), and his son, Bryan, are two of 35 people in seven states being tested for three groups of common chemicals, “including phthalates (chemicals commonly used in cosmetics and plastics), Polybrominated diphenyl ethers (called PBDEs, and used as flame retardants on furniture, electronics and some clothing) and bisphenol A (a chemical used in some plastic water bottles and as a liner in tin cans).”