Environmentalists and Health Care Providers Urge Oregon to Ban BPA
Published: 16 February 2010
Category: Bisphenol A (BPA), Packaging CONCERNS, Studies/State & Federal Regulations
The “Associated Press” reports environmentalists and health care providers say Oregon should ban bisphenol A (BPA), a common industrial chemical from baby bottles, infant formula cans and infant “sippy cups.” The measure is on a brief list of environmental measures under consideration at the Oregon Legislature’s February special session, including a proposal to ban plastic bags at the checkout counter. Canada and states such as Minnesota, Connecticut, Washington and Maryland are moving to ban BPA in products for small children.