Some BPA-free plastics are estrogenic

Mother Jones reports on new controversial scientific study comparing estrogenic activity of different BPA-free labeled plastic products

Reviewing BPA’s toxicity

New study reviews toxicological research of BPA, considers BPA a toxicant to female and potentially male reproductive systems

Estrogenic activity of BPA-free products

New study investigates estrogenic activity of BPA-free polycarbonate plastics used in food contact

Avoiding drinking water from garden hoses

CBC news advises against drinking water from garden hoses; may leach phthalates, BPA & lead above drinking water standards

Canada publishes BPA survey

Canadian survey detects BPA in 1.5% of samples; BPA migration not considered a public health concern

BPA and phthalates linked to weight gain

New study links body weight to BPA and phthalate exposure, first prospective cohort study on BPA and weight gain

Opinion: FDA concludes prematurely on BPA’s safety

NRDC scientists comments on FDA conclusion regarding BPA’s safety; undermines BPA safety research

BPA masculinizes female brains

New results from FDA’s BPA low dose study show significant effects on female rat brains at lowest dose

Stakeholders comment on EFSA’s BPA risk assessment

EFSA invites BPA stakeholders for discussion of scientific opinions on risk assessment of BPA; stakeholders from national agencies, NGOs, industry, academia comment

BPA linked to miscarriages

Higher risk of miscarriage in women highly exposed to BPA; lead author advises pregnant women to avoid BPA exposure