FDA Says BPA is Safe
Saturday May 3, 2008
Following reports that the chemical bisphenol A (BPA) in plastic baby bottles might cause harm to babies, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has released a statement regarding BPA, saying "there is a large body of evidence that indicates that FDA-regulated products containing BPA currently on the market are safe and that exposure levels to BPA from food contact materials, including for infants and children, are below those that may cause health effects." Although the FDA believes that available evidence shows BPA is safe, the organization says it will continue to review the most current information on BPA and make recommendations accordingly. At this time, though, FDA is not suggesting that a switch to BPA-free baby feeding supplies is necessary.
Comments
Yes FDA may say it is safe but those in the Reagan Admin. also said red food dye was safe in 1980s after much scientific evidence said it was NOT. FDA, FTSA, EPA are all organizations that may have well meaning employees committed to consumer safety but that does NOT mean that their politically appointed leaders (often not scientists) listen to their own scientists or the research of other, more consumer friendly governments over lobbyists and party donors. Yes it is their job to protect consumers but that does NOT mean that cancer and other “external costs” like the deaths of children speak louder than political contributions and corporate profits. (why does FTSA only review the “ease of use” of car seats? Surely backless boosters aren’t safer than 5 point harnesses, but if you look at their rating system, they look like a safer option. This is what we’re paying NTSA to do?) why aren’t more rigorous crash tests completed for kids car seats?) About.com shouldn’t just print the pro- industry, PR/crisis-management propaganda.
If you read further, About.com has printed several opinions on whether BPA is safe or not, and offers articles on BPA-free baby products for those who want to use them. Sharing all sides of the story does not a bias make.