BPA

On March 30, 2012, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (“FDA”) denied a request to ban the chemical bisphenol-A, commonly known as BPA, from food and drink packaging materials. The request, made by the Natural Resources Defense Council (“NRDC”), sought for the FDA to ban the controversial substance, citing the potential for serious adverse health effects. The NDRC Petition, filed on October 28, 2008, may be accessed here. Ultimately, the FDA concluded that there is insufficient evidence to demonstrate that BPA is harmful when used in food contact materials. More information about the FDA’s efforts in response to the request…