BPA exposure and human health concerns

BPA exposure and human health concerns

A draft report by The National Toxicology Program found there is 'some concern' that exposure to BPA, a chemical found in many household products including some water and baby bottles, could lead to human health risks. We'll talk about...

A draft report by The National Toxicology Program found there is 'some concern' that exposure to BPA, a chemical found in many household products including some water and baby bottles, could lead to human health risks. We'll talk about questions raised by the findings.

Guests

Steven Hentges

American Chemistry Council
PhD Senior Director Polycarbonate/BPA Global Group

Frederick vom Saal

reproductive scientist and professor, Division of Biological Sciences, College of Arts & Science at the University of Missouri-Columbia

Warren Foster

director, center for reproductive care and reproductive biology, McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario

John Bucher

associate director, National Toxicology Program, National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences

Tony Clement

Health Minister, Canada

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