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Bisphenol A (BPA) Bisphenol A (BPA) is a chemical substance found in many plastic products used in daily life, such as bottles containing infant formula, water and beverage containers, and food can linings. Concerns have been raised regarding the possibility of adverse health outcomes due to exposure to higher levels of BPA from different dietary sources. A recent press release by the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) provides an update on an ongoing assessment of the current scientific evidence on the safety of BPA. Recent News Articles BPA questions and answers: is it safe? PA Exposure Linked to Prostate Cancer International Agency for Research on Cancer European Food Safety Authority European Chemicals Bureau FDA (USA) National Toxicology Program (USA) Health Canada
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