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BPA Guide

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BPA raises a high level of health concern and is of regulatory concern because:

  • This ingredient (or its metabolites) is frequently detected in human blood or urine, indicating significant U.S. population exposure.
  • This ingredient is suspected of causing endocrine-disrupting effects, according to sources compiled by Scorecard (www.scorecard.org)
  • This ingredient is suspected of causing reproductive toxicity, according to sources compiled by Scorecard (www.scorecard.org)
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  • This ingredient is suspected of causing endocrine-disrupting effects, according to Our Stolen Future (www.ourstolenfuture.org)
  • This ingredient is suspected of causing skin or sense organ toxicity, according to sources compiled by Scorecard (www.scorecard.org)
  • This ingredient is suspected of causing endocrine-disrupting effects, according to European Commission Annex 13. Includes both Category 1 (evidence for endocrine disruption in living organisms) and Category 2 (evidence of potential to cause endocrine disruption in in vitro studies)
  • Indicates whether an ingredient in this product is suspected of impairing fertility, according to the European Union Directive on the Classification and Labeling of Dangerous Substances (Risk Phrase R62).
  • Indicates the relative potency of an ingredient in this product, based on EPA's Toxicity Weight for ingestion exposures. Chemicals with higher potency are capable of causing toxic effects at lower doses.
  • Indicates the relative potency of an ingredient in this product, based on EPA's Toxicity Weight for inhalation exposures. Chemicals with higher potency are capable of causing toxic effects at lower doses.
  • This ingredient meets the criteria used to identify Substance of Very High Concern in the European Union's REACH program and is being prioritized for replacement by safer alternatives.
  • Indicates that an ingredient in this product has been prohibited in cosmetics use by the European Union.
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