"In Historic Move, Canada To List BPA as 'Toxic'"

"Canada is in the process of a historic move to add bisphenol-A to its list of toxic substances, Environment Canada confirmed Wednesday.

The chemical used in making plastic has become increasingly controversial since Ottawa promised two years ago it would designate it a toxic substance. Its estrogen-like effects are suspected of creating havoc with hormone levels."

Lesley Ciarula Taylor reports for the Toronto Star August 25, 2010.

Source: Toronto Star, 08/26/2010