Bisphenol A (BPA) in Plastics and Possible Human Health Effects.

Format:

Book

Government document

Author/Creator:

Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Administrative law.

Animal experimentation.

Consumer protection.

Physical Description:

1 online resource

Contained In:

ProQuest U.S. Congressional Research Digital Collection

Place of Publication:

[Place of publication not identified] [publisher not identified] 2010

Summary:

Provides background on Bisphenol A (BPA), a synthetic chemical compound used to produce certain types of plastic, including those used in food containers. Addresses controversy related to health effects in human infants due to BPA exposure, based on scientific tests conducted on animals. Outlines current Federal BPA regulation, events surrounding current controversy, and recent Congressional activity

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Publisher Number:

CRS-2010-RSI-0609

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