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Archive Home > 2008 > December > 18 > Debate over bisphenol rages on

Debate over bisphenol rages on

FDA stands by decision not to ban chemical; critics insist it’s harmful

By Meg Kissinger and Susanne Rust / The Bulletin
December 18, 2008

MILWAUKEE, Wis. — The Food and Drug Administration is sticking with its ruling that bisphenol A is safe, outraging lawmakers and health advocates who say the chemical is toxic and should be banned.

The FDA posted a letter Monday to members of its advisory board saying that it will....

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