Ontario Considers Becoming First Province to Ban Bisphenol A
Posted on: Tuesday, 20 November 2007, 12:00 CST
By THE CANADIAN PRESS
TORONTO - Premier Dalton McGuinty says Ontario can't afford to wait until Ottawa rules on the dangers of a potentially harmful chemical found in common baby products.
McGuinty says he's going to appoint a panel of experts to study toxins like bisphenol A with a view to introducing legislation next year.
He says the province needs to do a better job of understanding the risks toxins and carcinogens pose to people's health.
Environmentalists and parents are holding a rally at the legislature today to call on the province to ban products laced with bisphenol A like baby bottles, sippy cups and bath toys.
Rick Smith, with Environmental Defence, says the chemical is unnecessary and Ontario should be the first province to ban its use.
Health Canada is currently reviewing the risk posed by bisphenol A and expects to report back to the government by May.
Source: Canadian Press
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