New study finds little evidence of associations between BPA exposure during pregnancy and premature birth
August 20, 2015
BPA and behavioral problems in children
Canadian study finds correlation between increased levels of BPA and behavioral problems in children and adolescents
August 10, 2015
Sweden to ban BPA use in water pipes
Swedish government announces intention to protect infants and children from exposure to bisphenol A in tap water
August 3, 2015
Non-BPA cans
Food company ConAgra removes BPA from its cans; non-profit organizations raise concern over safety of BPA-replacements and ask for removal of BPA from all food packaging
July 24, 2015
BPA in air and surface water
New study finds high BPA concentrations in air and surface water near industrial sites; proposes new routes of exposure
July 23, 2015
Effects of BPA and phthalates on fetal growth
New study finds correlation between prenatal exposure to two phthalate metabolites and certain fetal growth parameters; overall little evidence of associations of BPA or phthalate exposure with fetal growth
July 20, 2015
BPA exposure and obesity
New study investigates in vivo and in vitro exposure to BPA; indicates link between BPA exposure and obesity in women
July 3, 2015
New dietary intervention study on BPA planned
Year 12 students collaborate with academic researchers on unique outreach project at UK university; study of BPA body burden and health effects in 120 participants planned
July 2, 2015
Phthalates and phenols may alter placenta genes
New study links prenatal exposure to phthalates and phenols to altered gene expression in placenta of pregnant women
June 23, 2015
Plastics industry challenges French BPA ban
Prompted by requests from the plastics industry, French Council of State questions constitutionality of France’s ban on BPA in food packaging
