BPA Debate highlights need for Trust and Transparency
2nd June 2009 by Alex Briggs
The current BPA debate that is raging around the world is an example of how quickly consumer trust can be destroyed, and how difficult it can be to regain it.
Currently, both sides of the debate (the critics who believe the evidence clearly shows that BPA leads to significant health problems and the regulators around the world, including the US, Europe, Australia and New Zealand, who have backed the chemical industry’s claims that BPA is safe) are ramping up their PR machines in a battle to win over the public.
Here is a sampling of the articles out there
Australia and New Zealand regulators statements on BPA - for BPA
US Chemical Industry statements - for BPA
Consumer research on reputation of BPA - against
The larger issue of food safety remains front and centre in both US and global politics. The calls for independent, consistent auditing of food safety facilities, processes and supply chains continues to grow.