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Posted Tue Aug 4 2009: from The Daily Green: Congress to FDA: Prove Bisphenol A Safe, or Ban It http://apocadocs.com/s.pl?1249392955 A little-noticed portion of the landmark food safety bill could have a big impact on the composition of consumer products, leading to the elimination of Bisphenol A in plastics now widely used in a range of plastic products aimed at pregnant women and young children. If the Senate keeps the provision in the final food safety bill, the Food and Drug Administration will have until the end of 2009 to determine whether the chemical is safe; if it cannot make a determination, then it must restrict the use of Bisphenol A in products designed for pregnant women, babies and young children, according to a provision inserted in the bill by Rep. Edward Markey (D-Mass.). [Read more stories about: contamination, plastic problems, smart policy] New!: Your Quips: Raoul says: "I'll bet they think it's PERFECTLY safe!" Got a PaniQuip? Your Quip (limit 140 characters, no links, just wit): First name: The text shown in the Web image to the right: We reserve the right to reuse, remove, or refuse any entry.

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