Bisphenol A (BPA) in Plastics and Possible Human Health Effects

Schierow, Linda-Jo ; Lister, Sarah A.

Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service.

关键词: Business;    Plastics;    Medicine;    Health;    Health policy;   

RP-ID  :  RS22869
RP-ID  :  RS22869_2008Sep08

美国|英语

来源: UNT Digital Library

【 摘 要 】

Bisphenol A (BPA) is used to produce certain types of plastic. Containers made of these plastics may expose people to small amounts of BPA in food and water. Some animal experiments have found that fetal and infant development may be harmed by small amounts of BPA, but scientists disagree about the value of the animal studies for predicting harmful effects in people. This report discusses this issue and relevant legislation, as well as inquiries into studies currently underway to determine the true harm inherent in BPA and the degree to which people are regularly exposed to BPA.