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Plastic Additives in Consumer Products

Full Committee Hearing
Date:  Wednesday, May 14, 2008
Time:  10:00 AM
Location:  SR

Recent press reports have highlighted two types of chemicals widely used in consumer products, phthalates and bisphenol-A (BPA), which scientists have found to leach out of plastic and pose an exposure risk to consumers. Phthalates are a common class of chemicals used in many household products to improve flexibility in plastics. BPA is most commonly found in baby bottles, water bottles, and other food containers.

 The hearing will examine: 1) chemicals in plastics found in consumer products, specifically phthalates and BPA; 2) the health implications of these chemicals and their alternatives; and 3) federal government assessments of the toxicity of these chemicals. Senator Pryor will preside.

Opening Remarks

  • Charles E. Schumer

    United States Senator
    New York

Testimony

  • Marilyn Wind

    Deputy Associate Executive Director for Health Sciences
    Consumer Product Safety Commission
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  • Norris Alderson

    Associate Commissioner for Science
    Food and Drug Administration
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Witness Panel 2

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