ARLINGTON, Va., Aug. 30 VA-ACC-BisphenolA-Cal
ARLINGTON, Va., Aug. 30 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The American Chemistry
Council (ACC) applauds the California Assembly for listening to scientific
experts and not passing SB1713 -- a bill that would have needlessly removed
safe and essential products from store shelves. The safety of food-contact
products containing bisphenol A has been recently reaffirmed by scientific and
government bodies around the world.
"California's legislators made the right decision for their consumers,"
stated Steven G. Hentges, Ph.D. of the American Chemistry Council's
Polycarbonate/BPA Global Group. "Products targeted by this bill have been
affirmed to be safe by government bodies around the world based on the
science, most recently by the FDA."
Bisphenol A (BPA) is used in variety of products like shatter-resistant
polycarbonate plastic baby bottles and the epoxy resin lining in food cans
that help keep food safe from contaminants. SB1713 targeted the use of
bisphenol A in food-contact products for use by children under the age of
three, yet failed to consider bisphenol A's 50 year safety track record or the
numerous studies from government agencies in Europe, Japan and the U.S. that
support the safety of these products.
An updated safety assessment from the European Food Safety Authority in
July and a new safety assessment of bisphenol A in August from the U.S. Food
and Drug Administration (FDA) -- and other comprehensive reviews by
authorities in Europe and Japan -- have all confirmed that food contact
products made from polycarbonate plastic and epoxy resins, including products
for infants and children, are safe for use.
The products of chemistry, such as life saving medicines and medical
equipment, air bags, helmets and car seats for children are essential in
helping Americans live longer, safer and healthier lives. American Chemistry
encourages the development of toxicity, exposure and health-related
information about its products and works with government and nongovernmental
organizations to develop the scientific foundation for risk-based decision
making.
For more information on bisphenol A and recent baby bottle studies, please
visit
http://www.bisphenol-A.org
http://www.factsonplastic.com
www.americanchemistry.com/newsroom
The American Chemistry Council (ACC) represents the leading companies
engaged in the business of chemistry. ACC members apply the science of
chemistry to make innovative products and services that make people's lives
better, healthier and safer. ACC is committed to improved environmental,
health and safety performance through Responsible Care(R), common sense
advocacy designed to address major public policy issues, and health and
environmental research and product testing. The business of chemistry is a
$664 billion enterprise and a key element of the nation's economy. It is one
of the nation's largest exporters, accounting for ten cents out of every
dollar in U.S. exports. Chemistry companies are among the largest investors
in research and development. Safety and security have always been primary
concerns of ACC members, and they have intensified their efforts, working
closely with government agencies to improve security and to defend against any
threat to the nation's critical infrastructure.
SOURCE American Chemistry Council
