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Article: BISPHENOL A Bold action; is required
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- The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel (Milwaukee, WI)
- Article date:
- October 8, 2009
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It was refreshing to hear Lisa Jackson, director of the U.S.
Environmental Protection Agency, say that massive reform is needed
to protect the nation's kids from toxins such as bisphenol A that
are ubiquitous in household products.
"We are not getting the job done," Jackson said Monday in
Washington, D.C., at a meeting of government scientists, chemical
industry representatives and environmental groups.
Jackson called for better labeling of chemicals in products and
more rigorous testing, both good ideas. But what we didn't hear
Jackson say -- and wish she had said -- was that she is committed to
banning BPA, at least from products intended for ...