May 15, 2008 2:02 pm US/Pacific
CA Senate Approves Ban On Chemical In Kid Products
SACRAMENTO (AP) ―
The California Senate has voted to ban the use of a chemical linked to hormone disruption and hyperactivity in consumer products targeted at young children.
Lawmakers on Thursday approved the bill by Senator Carole Migden, a Democrat from San Francisco.
Her legislation would prohibit the manufacture, sale or distribution of food and beverage containers designed for use by children age 3 or younger if the items contain bisphenol-A.
Bisphenol-A is used to make a variety of products that contain polycarbonate plastic, including sunglasses, compact discs and shatterproof baby bottles.
A Senate analysis of Migden's bill cited studies finding that bisphenol-A disrupts hormones and produces hyperactivity, faster growth among girls and earlier onset of puberty.
A 22-15 vote sent the measure to the state Assembly.
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