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$10.00 What are some possible detrimental health effects associated with BPA?
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- Due on Feb. 19, 2012
- Asked on Feb. 17, 2012 at 10:55:35AM
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What are some possible detrimental health effects associated with BPA?
Explain the position of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regarding BPA.
What is the position of your state government regarding BPA?
Do you feel that BPA should be more tightly regulated in the US? Why or why not?
I need the answers to be original. Also if references online are used, please post the link.
BPA Bisphenol A
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Preview: ... la (Kovacs)” Babies are also exposed to BPA in their pacifiers. With all the BPA exposure in an infant’s small body, serious side effects can occur.
FDA officials have now stated that more research was needed and recommended realistic steps to reduce exposure to BPA. Frederick vom Saal, a University of Missouri scientist, says that this stance is a step forward but more steps need to be taken (Science Daily, 2010). "Last year, Congress asked companies in the United States to take similar actions; however, companies have made no move toward compliance. A huge problem facing the FDA is that it does not have the regulatory authority to even determine what products contain BPA, and Congress will have to pass new laws giving the FDA the authority it needs to regulate chemicals such as BPA (Science Daily, 2010).” Even more recently on Tuesday August 30, 2011, The Cal ...
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