FDA Declares BPA is Safe for Infants and Adults
Published: 20 August 2008
Category: Bisphenol A (BPA), Packaging CONCERNS, Studies/Federal Regulations
The “Associated Press” and “MSNBC” report Food and Drug Administration scientists have declared that trace amounts of bisphenol A (BPA) that leach out of food containers are not a threat to infants or adults, despite mounting safety concerns from parents, consumer groups and politicians. The FDA reportedly acknowledged that more research is needed to fully understand the chemical’s effects on humans, and noted “there are always uncertainties associated with safety decisions.” Environmental groups were reportedly quick to criticize the agency’s conclusions, which they said relied on industry-funded studies.