Bpa Controversy Continues

Science does not always give the clarity to complex issues that legislators, politicians, industry and others would like to have. So far, the best efforts of experts with regard to BPA have been unable to help draw a line under the debate on the safety of the chemical substance. Historically, BPA has been used in packaging for its functional properties. However, food manufacturers need certainly to maintain a reputation for having high regard for consumer well-being. With legislation itself adding to the controversy, brand owners are proceeding with caution, as reported in this article.