Assessing the Threat from BPA and Exploring Alternatives

Bisphenol A (BPA) has been the topic of scientific research investigating and evaluating the potential negative health effects in humans resulting from ingestion of the compound from foods packaged in containers that may contain residual BPA in the package structure, coating, or lining. BPA may be transferred to food contents via migration or leaching from epoxy can coatings.

Many in vitro studies have concluded that BPA is a potential endocrine disrupter. BPA is alleged to have effects that mimi…