BPA is the abbreviation for Bisphenol A, a chemical compound used in the manufacture of plastics and resins. BPA has been used in the production of a wide variety of consumer products, such as plastic bottles, food and beverage containers, CDs and DVDs, medical devices, toys, and many other products.
BPA is an endocrine disruptor, which means that it can interfere with the human body’s hormonal system. It has been shown that it can mimic the action of estrogen in the body and may have negative health effects, especially on brain, mammary gland and prostate development and function.
Due to potential health risks, many countries have banned or restricted the use of BPA in consumer products, especially in products for infants and children. Instead, safer alternatives have been developed, such as BPA-free plastics and BPA-free epoxy resins.
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