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The Environment California Research and Policy Centre recently conducted a study to determine whether Bisphenol A, a chemical found in many popular brand name baby bottles and other food and water containers, could be leaching toxins into the liquid they hold. The study confirmed that was indeed the case.
So why should anyone be concerned? According to the ECRPC (The Environmental California Research and Policy Center), Bisphenol A is linked to reproductive and developmental problems. The centre's studies have shown that even small doses of the chemical can be connected to serious health concerns in lab animals such as breast cancer, prostate cancer, sperm defects, early onset of puberty, miscarriage, infertility, obesity, diabetes and possibly even Down Syndrome.
The reason that the chemical leaches is because it is a relatively unstable substance. With heat, alkaline conditions and wear, the chemical slowly breaks down and leaches out into its environment.
While the chemical industry and other health authorities such as the European Food Safety Authority argue that the levels of the chemical leached is not harmful to humans, the study has created enough stir to warrant a panel of independent US scientists to meet and review the recent scientific data to reach a conclusion on the safety of Bisphenol A in plastics.
While you wait to hear the results of further studies into this controversial issue, you may wish to consider the following recommendations from the Environment California Research and Policy Center:
Check out our recent product reviews on BornFree™ Bottles and Thermos® Sippy Cups. Both are excellent alternatives to traditional plastic bottles and sippy cups. Labels: Feeding Time
The Safety of your Baby's Bottles
The Safety of your Baby's Bottles
posted by Eco Baby Products on Saturday, August 18, 2007
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