Amid the swirl of bad publicity and even, occasionally, political posturing about the use of Bisphenol A in our food packaging, it’s always nice to hear the voice of reason that comes from those who take a scientific approach to such issues. This thoughtful observation by Carl K. Winter, Ph.D., in IFT’s ePerspective, is a good reminder that there are many sides to a story, including the BPA story.
A look at BPA from the scientist's perspective
A Ph.D. in food science and technology questions if Consumer Reports’ approach to BPA and the question of its safe use in food packaging is the most appropriate way of viewing this complex issue.
Dec 3, 2009
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