Chemical industry allegedly uses deceptive tactics against BPA bill
Published: 12 August 2008
Category: Bisphenol A (BPA), Hormonal Changes, Packaging CONCERNS, Studies/Federal Regulations
According to the “San Francisco Chronicle,” the American Chemistry Council (ACC) has been mounting a shamefully deceptive campaign against state legislation that would ban the chemical bisphenol A (BPA) from food and drink containers aimed for consumption by children three and younger. The ACC has declared to the public through a mailer that the proposed bill SB171—which would prohibit the manufacture, sale or distribution of any product intended to contain foods or liquids for consumption by a child 3 years of age or younger if that product contains bisphenol A (BPA) in detectable levels—would increase the risk of spoilage and contamination in canned foods and beverages, increase food prices, and eliminate many everyday products from store shelves. The “Chronicle” suggests the chemical industry fears that most parents would err on the side of caution, and choose BPA-free or alternative packaging for their infants’ safety.