Bda Synthesis Essay - 817 Words

Currently, the FDA holds the firm perspective that BPA exposure is safe at the current levels occurring in foods. This is considering and based on the FDA’s ongoing safety review of scientific evidence. The available information continues to support the safety of BPA for the currently approved uses in food containers and packaging. On the other hand, the European Union and California have found exposure to BPA leading to serious reproductive health problems. Even more, the European Union states BPA as a â€Å"substance of very high concern,† (KTC) and California recently added BPA to its Prop 65 list as a chemical known to cause reproductive toxicity. (Link with video). So what is BPA exactly? BPA is a structural component in polycarbonate†¦show more content†¦Bisphenol A is the famous chemical used in plastic food and beverage containers, composites and sealants in dentistry, and lacquers in lining of aluminum food and beverage cans. The toxification process of BPA commences with the migration of BPA from the plastic, composites, and other storage containers to its outside environment. It occurs when BPA is heated or exposed to acidic or alkali solutions which cause polymer degradation of BPA. However, according to the Endocrine Society’s Second Scientific Statement on Endocrine-Disrupting Chemicals, BPA may leach into food or water through physical manipulation, or repetitive use. Studies have demonstrated that BPA can cause major health effects when consumed, especially in high doses. Like most other chemicals consumed daily, BPA poses great consequences if consumed in high doses. However, renown geneticist Patricia Hunt depicts that even the consumption of low doses of BPA is equally alarming. To explain, just at a low dose, BPA has the capacity to alter hormone balance. BPA’s close affinity with estrogen poses significant risk to our mental and emotional well being. Most importantly, estrogen plays an important role in basic necessities such as bone growth, ovulation, and heart functions. (7) Elevated estrogen levels increase a woman’s risk for breast cancer (5) Further, studies of low