European Food Safety Authority Updates BPA Assessment, Existing Intakes are Safe for Adults, Babies, and Infants (2008)

FSANZ Weighs In On New BPA Reports (2009)

Health Canada Confirms No Health Risk from BPA in Baby Food, Powdered Infant Formula, and Bottled Water

Use of Metal Packaging Ensures Safety; Provides Vital Protection against Food Contamination

WASHINGTON, D.C. (July 10, 2009) -- As part of its research commitment on bisphenol A (BPA), Health Canada released yesterday the results of studies investigating BPA exposure levels in baby food in glass jars with metal lids, powdered infant formula, and bottled water. The results from these three government studies provide definitive confirmation that baby food products packaged in glass jars with metal lids, powdered infant formula, and bottled water do not pose a health risk. ..more..

Science Suppressed: How America became obsessed with BPA

A handful of scientists and environmental activist groups claim that bisphenol A is the biological equivalent of global warming, and its presence in plastic bottles and can linings is endangering “millions of babies.” Their message – and their accusation that the Food and Drug Administration has been swayed by industry-sponsored studies and has ignored vital scientific evidence – has led Congress to ask the agency to re-examine the safety of the chemical. A decision is expected by the end of the summer. ..more..

Fresh Perspectives on Reporting of BPA Safety:

McScience: Scientists say USA Today is scary

ACC Comments on New BPA Study - New Bisphenol A Study Has Many Limitations, but No Clear Conclusions

Stop Using Babies as Lobbyists - Communication must foster comprehension and assurance, not confusion and anxiety

Bisphenol A: Hearts versus minds.

 

FDA Science Board Meeting

The transcript from the August 17, 2009, meeting of the Science Board to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is available online. Click here. The meeting included an update from FDA scientists regarding the continued assessment of BPA. FDA officials reported on progress in its evaluation of BPA biomonitoring, low dose studies, and exposure assessments from food contact and medical device applications.

 

Independent California Regulatory Panel Concludes BPA Not Toxic

Upon Evaluation of All Evidence, Committee Finds BPA Does Not Pose A Risk and Does Not List It Under Prop 65

WASHINGTON, D.C. (July 16, 2009) The North American Metal Packaging Alliance, Inc. (NAMPA) welcomes the California Developmental and Reproductive Toxicant Identification Committee's July 15, 2009, conclusion that bisphenol A (BPA) is not a developmental or reproductive toxicant. This conclusion served as the basis for the panel's unanimous vote not to include BPA on the listing under Proposition 65 (Prop 65). ..more..