I just found out that there’s a bill in the House that would ban the use of BPA in food and drink containers and children’s products. The bill was introduced yesterday by Edward Markey (D-MA), who had this to say:
“From baby bottles to cans of chicken soup, BPA is present throughout American life. But concerns about the effects of BPA on human health have been mounting, and we’ve reached a point where the risk is simply too high.”
Several scientists spoke in support of Markey’s legislation. Here are two of their statements:
“The possibility that bisphenol A may alter human development can not be dismissed,” Bucher said during his testimony before the House Subcommittee on Commerce, Trade and Consumer Protection.” -John Burcher, Associate Director of the National Toxicology Program
“Policy-makers need to decide when evidence is sufficient to act even in the face of scientific uncertainty. Otherwise, we miss the opportunities for primary prevention of avoidable disease and disability.” -Ted Schettler, Science Director for the Science & Environmental Health Network.
The bill will be discussed further before it gets voted on. I’ll keep everyone posted as this progresses!
