標題: [新聞] 環保團體﹕含丙二酚會影響發育 五名牌奶瓶可能有毒
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環保團體﹕含丙二酚會影響發育 五名牌奶瓶可能有毒
2007-02-28 08:35:28
(本報記者徐日慧、黃偉江三藩市報道 )一份環保團體所做的研究報告指出，
幾家知名廠牌的嬰兒奶瓶，含有可能對人體有害的有毒化學物品，可能對人體發
展、神經系統和生育能力造成問題。
報告作者、加州環境（Environment California）組織律師吉布森（Rachel
Gibson）表示，由一間獨立實驗室和加州環境研究政策中心（Environment
California Research and Policy Center）所進行的研究顯示，用來制造透明
塑膠的化學物品（如消耗性物品和奶瓶）的丙二酚（Bisphenol A），在該容器
使用過程中會滲入溶液當中。
市面上五家知名奶瓶廠牌Avent、Dr. Brown's、Evenflo，Gerber和Playtex
的產品，都沒有通過安全測試。吉布森表示，這五家廠牌奶瓶所滲透丙二酚的含
量，在實驗室進行動物實驗時顯示對動物造成傷害。
目前科學家認為癌症、免疫系統失調、青春期過早來臨，肥胖、糖尿病和過
動兒症狀都跟丙二酚有關。吉布森談到，目前三藩市禁止三歲以下兒童的玩具或
是育嬰產品，含有丙二酚的成分。吉布森所屬的團體呼籲加州以及聯邦政府，禁
止廠商使用含有丙二酚和其它有毒物品成分的原料來制造任何兒童產品。
代表三藩市的加州眾議員馬世雲昨日也提出AB1108法案，要求所有的嬰兒玩
具和育嬰用品，都不可以含有丙二酚和鄰苯二甲酸鹽（Phthalates）。其實馬世
雲還任職于三藩市參事會時，就曾提出相關法案了。馬世雲指出﹕「該份研究報
告的驚人發現，就是需要制定新法案的最好証明。該是跟含有危險毒物的產品說
再見的時候了。」AB1108法案將會禁止制造、銷售含有丙二酚和鄰苯二甲酸鹽，
專門提供給三歲以下孩童的玩具和育嬰產品。如果通過，將于2009年1月實施，生
產廠商有足夠的時間因應新的法條規定。
Toxic Baby Bottles
2/27/2007
News Release
Executive Summary
Products marketed for infants and children are not always completely safe
for their use. Many contain toxic chemicals that may have detrimental health
impacts for children exposed during critical stages of development. In this
report, we analyze the extent to which five popular brands of baby bottles
leach bisphenol A, a developmental, neural, and reproductive toxicant, into
liquids coming into contact with them. We found that all five brands leach
bisphenol A at dangerous levels found to cause harm in numerous laboratory
animal studies.
California and the U.S. should reform chemical policy to ensure that all
products on the market are safe for children.
Bisphenol A is a Developmental, Neural, and Reproductive Toxicant
Scientists have linked very low doses of bisphenol A exposure to cancers,
impaired immune function, early onset of puberty, obesity, diabetes, and
hyperactivity, among other problems.
For example, in one recent study, a single, low dose of bisphenol A
administered to a newborn rat resulted in hyperactive behavior.
Exposure to Bisphenol A is Widespread
Bisphenol A is most commonly used to make clear polycarbonate plastic for
consumer products, such as baby bottles. Through use, this plastic breaks
down and leaches bisphenol A into liquids and food to which it comes into
contact.
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention found bisphenol A in the
urine of over 95% of people they tested.
Alarmingly, the median level of bisphenol A in humans is higher than the
level that causes adverse effects in animal studies.
Popular Baby Bottles Sold in California Leach Bisphenol A at Harmful Levels
Based on a consumer survey of the most popular baby bottle brands on the
market, we selected five bottle types to determine the amount of leaching from
each bottle. We found that the bottles tested from all five brands leached
bisphenol
A at levels found to cause harm in numerous laboratory studies, including:
• Avent
• Dr. Brown's
• Evenflo
• Gerber
• Playtex
Recommendations for Parents
Parents have the right to know about chemicals in the products they purchase
for their children. In the absence of good government regulations, but armed
with the knowledge that some chemicals are a cause for concern, parents can
take a few simple actions to limit their child's exposure to these and other
toxic chemicals.
At the store, parents should select baby bottles that are made from glass or
a safer non-polycarbonate plastic. At home, parents should avoid washing
plastic dishware with harsh dishwashing soap and hot water, which may allow
chemicals to leach out of the plastic. For a useful tip sheet, parents should
visit our toy safety page.
Recommendations for Policymakers
Parents cannot deal with these issues alone. The government must ensure the
safety of all products on the market for children. California and the U.S.
should:
Phase Out Hazardous Chemicals
Based on the weight of the scientific evidence showing the harm caused by
exposure to bisphenol A, the government should act now. Given that data from
the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention show that bisphenol A is
present in humans at levels found to be harmful in laboratory studies,
California and the U.S. should phase out the use of bisphenol A, especially
in products used by children.
Inform Consumers about the Presence of Dangerous Chemicals
Parents currently have little information to inform their decisions when
purchasing products for their family. Manufacturers should be required to
label children's products with the name of any potentially dangerous chemical
and the specific health risks associated with the chemical.
Reform Chemicals Policy
Currently, manufacturers can put chemicals on the market without proving they
are safe. Chemical manufacturers should be required to provide all hazard and
health-effects information to the government so agencies can begin to assess
the thousands of chemicals currently on the market for which little or
inadequate data are available. Next, pre-market hazard and health-effects
testing should be required for all new chemicals before they are introduced
into commerce. Finally, the California Environmental Protection Agency must
have the authority to protect public health by banning or restricting the use
of a chemical if evidence shows that it can harm human health.
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