For the past three Congresses, Rep. Markey has led the fight to ban BPA from all food and beverage containers by introducing the Ban Poisonous Additives Act. Research has found that BPA leaches from containers into food and beverages and has been linked to cancer, reproductive dysfunction and heart disease. The chemical bisphenol-A (BPA) is used to harden plastics and is present in many household products, including food and beverage containers.
Petition to FDA on infant formula and baby and toddler food packaging can be found HERE.
Petition to FDA on small reusable household food and beverage container packaging can be found HERE.
Petition to FDA on canned food and beverage packaging can be found HERE.
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