Bisphenol-A Case Study

Bisphenol-a (BPA) is found in many beverage and food containers, including baby bottles. The main use for BPA is in the production of plastic items, like water bottles, computer cases, sunglasses and canned and beverage goods. In addition, this a component of this chemical is used in making the heat sensitive coating on thermal paper possible for printing. Also, polycarbonate plastic food containers are made from the chemical BPA. These food storage containers provide a durable, tough, see through and shatter free way for restaurants to store food. In addition to contributing to safety, containers made with BPA plastic provide us with a low-cost option that can be used for a long time. When used in high temperature environments (dishwashers/microwave
The FDA amended regulations to ensure baby bottles and sippy cups can no longer include the chemical BPA. In addition, the FDA “amended its regulations to no longer provide for the use of BPA-based epoxy resins as coatings in packaging for infant formula.” U.S. Food and Drug Administration. (2015, January 6). The FDA will continue to update its view of this chemical, leverage experts in the field and take additional steps if necessary. The FDA supports the safe use of BPA in its current uses. The State of Ohio has noted that BPA exposure adversely contributes to infant development and reproductive health as public health issues. Studies conducted by the group State of Ohio Taken together and funded by the State of Ohio, have found “potential risks that BPA exposure may pose for reproductive health and infant development.” OhioLINKElectronic Theses & Dissertations Center. (2012). Furthermore, the States studies have linked that “dermal contact with receipts” can increase the amount of BPA in Ohio workers. Also, the State views BPA as a risk to expectant mothers and has found in a feasibility study that fetuses realize adverse effects in birth weight in the first