U.S. Rep Edward Markey Looks to Ban BPA in Food and Drink Packaging
Published: 4 July 2008
Category: Bisphenol A (BPA), Cancer link & plastic packaging, Hormonal Changes, Packaging CONCERNS, Studies/Federal Regulations
Stoneham Massachusetts’ “Wicked Local” reports U.S. Rep. Edward Markey, who represents the 7th District of Massachusetts, recently filed a bill, HR 6228, which would ban the use of bisphenol A (BPA) in all food and drink packaging. BPA is used in the production of many common household items in the U.S., including plastic baby bottles, and may leach out of the containers into food and drinks. Testing on animals has reportedly shown that even low doses of BPA may be linked to an increase in brain damage, cancer and reproductive problems.