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France bans contested chemical BPA in food packaging

The French parliament voted Thursday to ban the use of bisphenol A, a chemical thought to have a toxic effect on the brain and nervous system, in baby food packaging next year and all food containers in 2015.

Health created Dec 13, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (2) | comments 0

Study shows BPA exposure in fetal livers

New research from the University of Michigan School of Public Health found BPA, or bisphenol A, in fetal liver tissue, demonstrating that there is considerable exposure to the chemical during pregnancy.

Health created Dec 03, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Environmental estrogens affect early developmental activity in zebrafish

Chemicals in the environment that mimic estrogen can strongly influence the development of humans and other animals. New research to be presented at the 2012 International Zebrafish Development and Genetics Conference, held ...

Genetics created Jun 21, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

France sees labelling of contested chemical BPA

France's ecology minister on Tuesday said she would seek labelling requirements for food containers made with bisphenol A (BPA) after a watchdog agency sharpened its concern about this chemical.

Health created Sep 27, 2011 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0