Archive for the 'Packaging CONCERNS' Category

Limiting Exposure to Environmental Chemicals May be Only Way to Prevent Autism in Children

Published: 3 September 2010
Category: Bisphenol A (BPA), Packaging CONCERNS, Phthalates, Studies/State & Federal Regulations

“The Huffington Post” reports experts agree that the primary explanation for the dramatic increase in autism is toxic environmental exposure and gene-environment interactions. Dr. Isaac Pessah, Director of the UC Davis Center for Children’s Environmental Health, said that limiting exposure to these chemicals is the only way to mitigate or prevent autism in susceptible individuals. […]

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NYC Public Tap Water Push Convinces Some But Not Others to Avoid Plastic

Published: 2 September 2010
Category: Packaging CONCERNS, Sustainability

Earth911.com reports a new Water-on-the-Go program is part of New York City Mayor Bloomberg’s efforts to make drinking water easily available at outdoor public locations and events throughout the city this summer. Running through Labor Day weekend, the Water-on-the-Go program features new fountains all five boroughs at public plazas, city parks, green markets and […]

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In Historic Move, Canada to List BPA as Toxic Substance

Published: 1 September 2010
Category: Bisphenol A (BPA), Packaging CONCERNS, Studies/State & Federal Regulations

The “Toronto Star” reports Environment Canada has confirmed that Canada is in the process of a historic move to add bisphenol A (BPA) to its list of toxic substances. The chemical used in making plastic has become increasingly controversial since the Canadian government promised two years ago it would designate it a toxic substance. […]

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Environmental Health Perspectives’ Podcast: Fetal Basis of Adult Disease

Published: 24 August 2010
Category: Reproductive/Hormonal Changes, Studies/State & Federal Regulations

Environmental Health Perspectives’ Ashley Ahearn, host of The Researcher’s Perspective, interviews Deborah Cory-Slechta, professor of environmental medicine at the University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry, about the phenomenon known as the fetal basis of adult disease. New lines of research are now showing that prenatal exposures to certain chemicals may contribute to […]

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Canadian Study Finds BPA Present in 9-out-of-10 people; Highest Concentration found in Teens and Youth

Published: 23 August 2010
Category: Bisphenol A (BPA), Packaging CONCERNS, Studies/State & Federal Regulations

“Toronto Globe and Mail” reports the Canadian Health Measures Survey conducted by Statistics Canada found that the vast majority of Canadians – more than nine out of 10 – have detectable levels of bisphenol A (BPA) in their urine, according to the first large-scale survey to track the amount of the estrogen-mimicking chemical in the […]

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Sen. Dianne Feinstein Vows to Pursue Banning of BPA in Children’s Containers

Published: 20 August 2010
Category: Bisphenol A (BPA), Packaging CONCERNS, Studies/State & Federal Regulations

According to the “New York Times,” Sen. Dianne Feinstein (D-Calif.) vowed to pursue a vote on banning bisphenol A (BPA) from children’s food and drink containers after negotiators reached a bipartisan deal on food safety legislation that lacked limits on the controversial chemical. The debate over how to address BPA, a man-made chemical added […]

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BPA Left Out of Senate Food Safety Compromise

Published: 20 August 2010
Category: Bisphenol A (BPA), Packaging CONCERNS, Studies/State & Federal Regulations

“The Hill” reports a provision banning the toxic chemical bisphenol A (BPA) was left out of a bipartisan food safety compromise unveiled last week by the Senate health panel. Sen. Dianne Feinstein (D-Calif.), the provision’s champion, said she would offer an amendment banning BPA from baby bottles, sippy cups, baby food and infant formula when […]

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Study Finds Girls as Young as Seven are Hitting Puberty; Possible Chemical Culprits

Published: 19 August 2010
Category: Bisphenol A (BPA), Packaging CONCERNS, Studies/State & Federal Regulations

“USA Today” reports a new study shows American girls are hitting puberty earlier than ever — a change that puts them at higher risk for behavioral problems as adolescents and breast cancer as adults. A growing number of researchers are concerned about hormone-disrupting chemicals in the environment. Suspect chemicals include pesticides used in farms […]

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Study Finds BPA on Store Receipts; Chemical Could Contaminate Foods

Published: 17 August 2010
Category: Bisphenol A (BPA), Packaging CONCERNS, Studies/State & Federal Regulations

“Food Chemical News” also reports according to a study conducted by the Environmental Working Group, 40 percent of grocery store receipts examined contain high levels of bisphenol A (BPA), which “could rub off on the hands of a person handling the receipt” and could then contaminate foods or other items.

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All Major Australian Food Retailers to Voluntarily Phase out BPA in 2011

Published: 16 August 2010
Category: Bisphenol A (BPA), Packaging CONCERNS, Studies/State & Federal Regulations

“Food Chemical News” reports Australia’s voluntary phase out of baby bottles containing the chemical bisphenol A (BPA) will not begin to take real effect until early 2011, according to the country’s major food and grocery retailer, Woolworths. The voluntary phase out is planned to happen despite assurances by Food Standards Australia New Zealand that […]

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