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EPA Moves Toward Bisphenol A Rule

The Environmental Protection Agency is seeking input on whether it should require the chemical industry to conduct toxicity tests and environmental monitoring for the plastics chemical bisphenol A (BPA). The move is part of EPA’s action plan on BPA, first … Continue reading

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Concerns over bisphenol A continue to grow

Seeping through the cracks Bisphenol A can leach into foods and drinks, especially when polycarbonate cracks, as shown in the cup … read more @ Science News

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Investors Weigh in on Bisphenol A safety issue

WASHINGTON, DC – A coalition of investors and other groups representing over $26 billion in assets yesterday sent a letter to … read more @ TechJournal South

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Conn. Attorney General wants details on bisphenol A marketing campaign

If there is a more scrutinized, despised chemical than bisphenol A in the country right now, I haven’t heard of it. “They might have to spend more to make their filthy products” … read more @ Boston Globe

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NJ joins states seeking to ban toxic chemicals in baby products

New Jersey joins states seeking to ban toxic chemicals in baby products by Peggy O’Crowley/The Star-Ledger Tuesday February 26, 2008, 5:47 PM New Jersey is joining a growing number of states seeking to ban potentially toxic chemicals found in name-brand … Continue reading

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