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ACC Addresses Recent Concerns About the Safety of Plastic Bottles

Posted on: Wednesday, 16 April 2008, 18:00 CDT

American Chemistry Council:

WHAT:

Recent media reports have raised unfounded issues and

concerns about the safety of plastic bottles. Specifically,

on April 9 and 10 the Today Show aired a "consumer alert"

story about the alleged dangers of plastics, plastic

bottles and, in particular, Bisphenol-A, which is used to

make polycarbonate containers. The reports were full of

inaccuracies which have unnecessarily alarmed the public.

In addition, Health Canada is expected to soon release a

draft risk assessment about Bisphenol-A which may further

confuse and unnecessarily alarm the public. Also this week

the National Toxicology Program's (NTP) Center for the

Evaluation of Risks to Human Reproduction released a draft

report providing reassurance that consumers can continue to

use products made from bisphenol A. Importantly, this

conclusion has been affirmed by scientific and government

bodies worldwide.

On Thursday, April 17th, the American Chemistry Council

(ACC) will hold a media teleconference to respond to

allegations raised in the reporting and answer questions

about plastics and ingredients such as Bisphenol-A and its

continued safe use.

NBC Today Show's use of unscientific assertions about

plastic containers in general and inaccuracies in two

programs directly contradicts decades of known and

published sound science, including FDA findings. The

American Chemistry Council believes NBC has an obligation

to viewers to provide balance and accuracy in its

reporting.

WHO:

American Chemistry Council

-- Sharon Kneiss, Vice President Products Division, ACC

-- Steven G. Hentges, Ph.D., Senior Director,

Polycarbonate/BPA Group, ACC

WHERE:

Dial-in numbers:

Domestic: 800-700-7414

International: 612-332-0806

WHEN:

Thursday, April 17, 2008

11 a.m. - Noon EST.

RSVP:

Please RSVP if you would like to participate to:

Tim Douglas or Nick Rangel

Ogilvy Public Relations(916) 418-1500

www.americanchemistry.com/newsroom

The American Chemistry Council (ACC) represents the leading companies engaged in the business of chemistry. ACC members apply the science of chemistry to make innovative products and services that make people's lives better, healthier and safer. ACC is committed to improved environmental, health and safety performance through Responsible Care®, common sense advocacy designed to address major public policy issues, and health and environmental research and product testing. The business of chemistry is a $635 billion enterprise and a key element of the nation's economy. It is one of the nation's largest exporters, accounting for tens cents out of every dollar in U.S. exports. Chemistry companies are among the largest investors in research and development. Safety and security have always been primary concerns of ACC members, and they have intensified their efforts, working closely with government agencies to improve security and to defend against any threat to the nation's critical infrastructure.

Source: Business Wire

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