Bisphenol A : contested science , divergent safety evaluations
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(1) This paper is based on the scientific opinions of the authors and does not necessarily reflect the opinions or policies of the institutions they are working for. Bisphenol A (BPA) is currently one of the world's best-selling chemicals and primarily used to make polycarbonate plastics. It is widely used in common products such as baby bottles, household electronics, medical devices and coatings on food containers. BPA is known to mimic the female hormone oestrogen and has been found to leach from the materials where it is used.
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