Tag Archives: BPA

FDA changes its stance on Bisphenol-A

For a long time, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has been very slow in acting on emerging chemical concerns. As many GoodGuide users have heard, Bisphenol-A is increasingly associated with a range of human health impacts, particularly on child … Continue reading

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A Bitter Taste from Water Bottles

My wife and daughter used to love SIGG water bottles. They loved the colors and patterns, they loved the reusability, and most of all they loved that they were free of bisphenol-A. Or so they thought. Last night over dinner … Continue reading

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FDA decides Bisphenol-A is "safe"

The Food & Drug Administration announced in a draft paper on August 15 that bisphenol-A, a plastic hardener widely used in drinking bottles and food cans, is safe. BPA can leach out into food and water, but in amounts that, … Continue reading

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