Canada first to officially label BPA as dangerous

[brittone2]

"Health Canada is calling bisphenol A a dangerous substance, making it the first regulatory body in the world to reach such a determination and taking the initial step toward measures to control exposures to it.

Although the government won't announce specific bans or restrictions, the designation as dangerous could pave the way for the hormonally active chemical to be listed as toxic under the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, which would allow Health Minister Tony Clement to issue specific measures to curb its use. "

More at the link below:
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/servlet/story/LAC.20080415.TOXIC15//TPStory/Environment

[ThreeofUs]

Finally! Go, Canada!

[MontrealMum]

They've been "studying" it since the fall. Hopefully, the Harper government will actually *do* something about it after this report.

[caleymama]

Very interesting. Great to read. Thanks, Beth!

[MontrealMum]

I can't believe it, (political bias showing here) but the government is actually doing something about BPA in baby bottles in Canada. :yay: Read about it here: http://www.cbc.ca/canada/story/2008/04/18/bisphenol-a.html Now, if they'd only tackle canned food...we'll just have to wait and see.

[Neatfreak]

Canned food would be a great next step. I am a little disappointed that BPA is still permitted for non-infant products. I don't think that all parents will be aware of this and keep their containers away from their small kids.