Canada declares BPA toxic, sets stage for more bans

Oct 14, 2010

OTTAWA (Reuters) - Canada has declared bisphenol A to be a toxic chemical, prompting calls for far-reaching curbs on the industrial chemical that is used in everything from the linings of aluminum cans to coatings on electronic till receipts.

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