The CPSC Loses More Power, and Congress takes a look at BPA (bisphenol-A)–
Submitted by Non-Toxic Kids
The folks over at the Enviroblog have been doing a fantastic job reporting on a variety of environmental health issues. I was pleased to read this post, that explains how the Congressional Energy and Commerce Committee will be looking over reports from a questionable “scientific” research firm in relation to the chemical BPA (bisphenol-A). Apparently, committee chair Representative Dingell is concerned about the mounting evidence that BPA causes endrocrine disruption in babies and children. Also requested was information from infant formula makers about the BPA usage in their packaging, as was recently reported by the Environmental Working Group. See this post for more information about the problems with BPA in infant formula. It’s about time we had lawmakers start paying attention to the unregulated use of chemicals in everyday products.
Enviroblog also reports that the Consumer Product Safety Comission is becoming more and more crippled in its ability to help keep our kids safe from harmful toys and products. Read about it in this post, and in the Washington Post. Will someone please, soon, give more power, money, leadership and resources to the CPSC?
Visit 1800blogger to see all of our industry leading blogs.
Have a health issue you want to discuss or just a general issue regarding children? Register on Children's Health Blog now and get published within minutes. Before posting, it is recommended that you review our posting guidelines.
