California Senate Votes to Ban BPA in Products for Children
Published: 22 May 2008
Category: Packaging CONCERNS, Reproductive/Hormonal Changes, Studies/State & Federal Regulations
The “Associated Press” reports the California Senate has voted to ban the use of bisphenol A (BPA), a chemical linked to hormone disruption and hyperactivity, in consumer products targeted at young children. BPA is reportedly used to make a variety of products that contain polycarbonate plastic, including sunglasses, compact discs and shatterproof baby bottles.