“BPA-free” food packaging may be hiding new risks. A McGill University study found that several BPA substitutes used in grocery price labels can seep into food and interfere with vital processes in ...

You've likely seen a label on plastic water bottles for years that says "BPA free." And you may have thought that's great, without ever thinking about what it's being replaced with to make these ...

Scientists are expressing concerns about the safety of food packaging that is labelled as BPA-free. They suggest that some of the chemicals used as substitutes might also be harmful. New research from ...

Walking down any aisle in a supermarket, “BPA-free” labels declare food, water bottles, sippy cups, and other products to be clear of bisphenol A (BPA)—a chemical used in plastic and as a liner in ...

The identification of polymeric hardening agents has resulted in unexpected consequences for humanity. Compared to other modalities, plastic containers have low initial costs and may be formed into ...