Thursday, April 28, 2011

Independent German Toxicologists Not So Independent

If you've been following the news, you may have heard that an "independent" group of German toxicologists have declared BPA to be a harmless chemical. Aren't you relieved? Sadly, these toxicologists have one foot planted firmly in the world of industrial consultation, and at least 4 of them have direct ties to companies that manufacture BPA.
Environmental Reporter Suzanne Rust reports the story here:
http://californiawatch.org/dailyreport/new-plastic-chemical-study-linked-industry-10042