Dive Summary:
- California has officially placed BPA on its list of dangerous chemicals, all but banning it outright in the state.
- Being on the list basically means the product should not be marketed to consumers or only with large and very serious warning labels.
- This would all but force any company using BPA in their plastics to switch to alternative products, for fear of losing sales and confidence.
From the article:
The ruling is based on a number of studies indicating that BPA could have an adverse impact on reproductive
systems and other health issues. The decision is based on the Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act of 1986 (aka Proposition 65) which is intended to guard the public against harmful chemicals.