Bisphenol A is one of the chemicals most commonly produced in the world, with over three million tons produced annually. It is a component of polycarbonate plastic and is found in a wide range of common materials and food packaging. Because of its estrogenic properties and effects of chemicals on the reproductive system of animals, there are concerns about bisphenol A may have similar adverse effects in humans.While labeling BPA as a toxic substance is a positive step, “Health Canada continues to maintain that bisphenol A is safe at current exposure levels and poses no risk to general population norms to eliminate sources of bisphenol A contact with food, or a total ban, they are still close, with a conflict that threatens to confuse the public. ”
The analysis is based on a recent study on the levels of bisphenol A in Canada, the largest of its kind to date. Compare levels to those of Americans. Children and adolescents had higher levels. These higher levels may be due to exposure of children’s toys and baby bottles, or because children eat more food relative to their body mass in adults.
Statement from Health Canada that BPA is a health hazard makes it unique in the world, but now must follow through legislation to protect people against exposure, says a study published in CMAJ (Canadian Medical Association Journal of.
However, concentrations of bisphenol A in Canada are lower than for the Americans, although the reason is unknown.
“Invoking the principle of precaution, Health Canada has the authority and responsibility to limit human exposure to bisphenol A, by taking steps to label bisphenol A a toxic chemical, Health Canada must now follow with strong legislation to protect the population Canada’s continued exposure, “says the author.