France recalls contaminated Olympic-branded water bottles
The consumer recall agency, Rappel Conso, says they contain a harmful chemical, Bisphenol A.
Bisphenol A
France recalls contaminated Olympic-branded water bottles
The consumer recall agency, Rappel Conso, says they contain a harmful chemical, Bisphenol A.
EU countries endorse ban of Bisphenol A in food packaging
EU member states have backed a proposal to ban Bisphenol A (BPA) in food and drink packaging, to protect the health of citizens and ensure “the highest food safety standards,” the European Commission said on 12 June.
EU Commission moves to ban Bisphenol A in food packaging
The European Commission launched a consultation on a draft proposal to phase out the use of the controversial chemical bisphenol A in food contact materials, including plastic boxes, protective coatings for cans, and food processing equipment.
Bisphenol A detected in almost all Europeans, EU agency finds
Bisphenol A (BPA), a hormone-disrupting chemical used in food packaging, is present in almost all Europeans’ bodies, posing a potential health risk, the European Environment Agency said Thursday (14 September).