Bisphenol A (BPA) has been the subject of much recent controversy due to reports that it can cause birth defects, impaired sugar control as well as other health problems in rodents. 聽Bisphenol A is a synthetic organic compound that exhibits estrogenic effects. 聽Every year, over 22 billion tons are produced and used primarily to make plastics. 聽BPA can be found in baby bottles, food can linings, dental sealants and much more. 聽On September 23rd, 2010, Canada became the first country to officially declare bisphenol A as a toxic substance. 聽This is an administrative move that allows for future regulatory action should this be deemed necessary. 聽There are no current plans to restrict the use of BPA other than in the production of baby bottles.
