I keep hearing about BPA. So what is it?
Bisphenol A, commonly abbreviated as BPA, is an organic compound with two phenol functional groups. It is used to make polycarbonate plastic and epoxy resins, along with other applications. ( from wikipedia)
Problems with BPAs
In 1997 scientist Fred Vom Saal discovered that even in exceedingly small intakes of BPA could affect infants in the womb. These amounts were about 25,000 times lower than the standards that were in place. In fact, the amounts were so low that ordinarily they would not have even been tested for. While the industry fought this (the revenue from BPAs was in the billions of dollars) this is generally accepted as true (especially outside of the industry).
It said that BPA could be released if a polycarbonate (PC) bottle was heated and could leach into its contents.
Obesity, nuerological issues, prostate problems and links to increased addictiveness (to drugs, etc) are all linked to BPAs. The risk seems to be greatest during develpoment. While levels have been set on 'safe' amounts, most of those are being called into question now.
China National Radio reported that the ministry had admitted at a press conference that BPA could disturb human metabolism, affect babies' immune systems and even induce cancer.
Who is banning BPAs?
In Baby bottles and childrens eating ware: China. Europe. Canada.
Japan's canning industry changed voluntarily to using a new can lining and blood levels of BPA in people have declined dramatically (50% in one study).
In the US, certain states have banned BPA in childrens food and drink containers. Maine, New Hampshire, Connecticut. Many other states are considering the ban, and the manufacturers are launching a huge public relations campaign against it.
Where else are these BPAs?
Vinyl (PVC) can also contain bisphenol A as an antioxidant in plasticizers.[5] This is particularly true for "flexible PVC", but not true for PVC pipes.
You may consider keeping all vinyl binders away from the kids also (we all know they eat everything) and use non-BPA baby bottles or kids cups. Remember also, your kids need you healthy too, so look around and eliminate BPAs from your life too.
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