Chemical Fallout a Watchdog Report Update Bpa Studies to Be Revisited Critics Push Fda to Hasten Decision On Safety of Plastics Chemical

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Scientists for the Food and Drug Administration said Wednesday that they would go back and consider studies that they previously ignored to determine if bisphenol A is safe in baby bottles and other products, which could take years.

But those pushing for a ban of the chemical say there is already ample evidence to label bisphenol A dangerous.

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Chemical Fallout a Watchdog Report Update Bpa Studies to Be Revisited Critics Push Fda to Hasten Decision On Safety of Plastics Chemical

"There is no justification for waiting when safer products are available now. It's indefensible," said Sonya Lunder, senior analyst for Environmental Working Group, a health advocacy group that has done extensive tes...

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