Here is an interesting article from the New York Times on the position of the US EPA on Bisphenol A, the notorious endocrine disrupter. As the title says, the US EPA’s position on the hazards of the compound seem to be changing (quite drastically, I would say). Interestingly enough,
Activists on both sides of the passionately debated issue said they were disappointed in the government’s action.
Maybe that is actually a good sign? Especially as it seems as if the EPA is finally calling for (pre)caution, while at the same time funding more research. Although it would of course be more consequent if they would restrict the use of the compound as long as there are any doubt on its safety.
Thomas
Addendum: See also here for some more infos.
