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