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Medical Experts Endorse Critical Review Of FDA Report
October 31, 2008: 04:16 PM EST
GAITHERSBURG, Md. -(Dow Jones)- A U.S. Food and Drug Administration panel endorsed a review that called the agency's report on a chemical found in plastic food containers inadequate.
A review released Wednesday was sharply critical of the FDA's report, released in August, that said the chemical Bisphenol-A, or BPA, is safe at current levels found in plastic food containers. The review said the FDA relied too heavily on studies funded by the chemical industry and didn't back its stance up with available science.
A panel of medical experts on Friday endorsed the review, meaning it will now go to FDA Commissioner Andrew von Eschenbach for consideration. It is unclear what decision the FDA will make regarding BPA.
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