Since early May the whole plastic bottles and Bisphenol-A (BPA) issue has been coming to head and there is plenty of information on both sides of the argument.  Here at Grassroots we aim to bring you all of the facts available to us from outside sources as well as from our main bottle manufacturers; Nalgene and Camelbak.

To that end, here is an update of resources on the BPA issue.  Overall, please take the time to educate yourself about the real concerns use your best sense in judgment on this issue.  There is plenty of information describing the health concerns.

1. Testimony from the director of the FDA’s Office of Science and Health Coordination provided May 14, 2008, before a U.S. Senate subcommittee.

2. Statement from Health Canada dated May 29, 2008, regarding safety of canned foods, generally recognized as the most prevalent source of dietary exposure to BPA.

3. Statement from the European Chemicals Bureau (part of the European Commission’s Joint Research Center) dated June 13, 2008.

4. Summary of a comprehensive study conducted by the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) which released its opinion in January 2007.

5.  June 11, 2008, Expert Panel Finds NTP Overstated Concerns about BPA’s Mammary Gland, Puberty Effects originally stated in April.

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