THE EcoWaste Coalition called for a wider ban on bisphenol A (BPA), a toxic endocrine disrupting chemical prohibited by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) five years ago.
A recent check conducted by the group in Quiapo and Tondo revealed that some stores carry infant feeding bottles and cups with and without BPA.
“To assist consumers in selecting products that are safe from BPA, the EcoWaste Coalition requested the FDA to make available a master list with photos of duly authorized baby feeding bottles and sippy cups that are confirmed to be BPA-free. It also urged the FDA to remove unauthorized and unlabeled baby bottles and sippy cups in the market,” the group said in a statement.
“To further protect human health from adverse effects of BPA exposure, the EcoWaste Coalition also called on the FDA to take its cue from the European Union and initiate a process of banning BPA in food contact materials, including plastic and coated packaging. The measure will also address the use of other bisphenols in food contact materials to avoid replacing BPA with similarly harmful substances,” it added.
The group said exposure to BPA could lead to hormonal imbalance, allergic reactions, respiratory irritation, fertility damage, type 2 diabetes, obesity, high blood pressure, as well as cardiovascular and behavioral problems.
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