SNC 1W1- Controversial Chemicals

Case Study #1

BPA: Bisphenol A

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BPA: The Chemical Inside UsBisphenol A, or BPA, is a controversial chemical that is found in everything from plastic water bottles to tin cans. According to a recent study it’s also in nine out of ten Canadians.This month we examine how it gets into our bodies, and explore the debate over whether or not …

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Chemicals from grocery stickers may be leaching into foods, says new study | CBC NewsBisphenol A (BPA), a chemical primarily used in plastics, is tightly regulated in Canada. But there are concerns unregulated chemicals replacing BPA have similar negative effects on the body. According to a new study led by a McGill University team, some of those toxic compounds in food labels can leach into the products.

BPA no longer used in baby bottles | CBC NewsMakers of the controversial chemical bisphenol-A have asked U.S. regulators to phase out rules that allow its use in baby bottles and sippy cups, saying those products haven't contained the plastic-hardening ingredient for two years.

High BPA levels linked to 49% greater risk of death within 10 years, study says | CNNThe chemical BPA, found in the lining of canned foods and many plastics and in thermal receipts, was linked to a 49% greater risk of death within 10 years, according to a new study.

The BPA debate is back, as workers exposed to levels 70 times the averageA new study has raised fresh concerns over the chemical commonly found in plastic packaging, which has been linked to a variety of potential health issues

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