Bisphenol-A, or BPA, is a controversial chemical that seems to find its way into the news on a regular basis.  It’s used in many products in many industries but has had a lot of attention for its use in plastic bottles.  Environmentalists and industry groups take opposing views on the data which seems to indicate that the chemical can be harmful even in very low doses.

According to Time Magazine (Oct. 14, 2010) Canada has declared BPA a toxic substance, both for the environment and for our health.  Other governments have not taken this strong stance, and the United States FDA states that its regulatory framework limits its ability to regulate BPA.  See Dr. Mercola’s article for more information.