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Federal Regulation of Chemicals in Commerce: An Overview of Issues for the 113th Congress

This report discusses the Concerns about the Complexity, cost, and delays in regulating chemicals under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) that have prompted proposals to amend the 1976 statue.

Date: May 30, 2013

Creator: Schierow, Linda-Jo

Item Type: Report

Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department

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Bisphenol A (BPA) in Plastics and Possible Human Health Effects

Bisphenol A (BPA) is used to produce certain types of plastic. Containers made of these plastics may expose people to small amounts of BPA in food and water. Some animal experiments have found that fetal and infant development may be harmed by small amounts of BPA, but scientists disagree about the value of the animal studies for predicting harmful effects in people. This report discusses this issue and relevant legislation, as well as inquiries into studies currently underway to determine the … more

Date: June 30, 2008

Creator: Schierow, Linda-Jo & Lister, Sarah A.