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ACC Addresses Recent Concerns about the Safety of Plastic Bottles
Responds to Recent Inaccuracies in Media Reporting
April 16, 2008 American Chemistry Council: WHAT:
Recent media reports have raised unfounded issues and
concerns about the safety of plastic bottles. Specifically,
on April 9 and 10 the Today Show aired a "consumer alert"
story about the alleged dangers of plastics, plastic
bottles and, in particular, Bisphenol-A, which is used to
make polycarbonate containers. The reports were full of
inaccuracies which have unnecessarily alarmed the public.
In addition, Health Canada is expected to soon release a
draft risk assessment about Bisphenol-A which may further
confuse and unnecessarily alarm the public. Also this week
the National Toxicology Program's (NTP) Center for the
Evaluation of Risks to Human Reproduction released a draft
report providing reassurance that consumers can continue to
use products made from bisphenol A. Importantly, this
conclusion has been affirmed by scientific and government
bodies worldwide.
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On Thursday, April 17th, the American Chemistry Council
(ACC) will hold a media teleconference to respond to
allegations raised in the reporting and answer questions
about plastics and ingredients such as Bisphenol-A and its
continued safe use.
NBC Today Show's use of unscientific assertions about
plastic containers in general and inaccuracies in two
programs directly contradicts decades of known and
published sound science, including FDA findings. The
American Chemistry Council believes NBC has an obligation
to viewers to provide balance and accuracy in its
reporting.
WHO:
American Chemistry Council
-- Sharon Kneiss, Vice President Products Division, ACC
-- Steven G. Hentges, Ph.D., Senior Director,
Polycarbonate/BPA Group, ACC
WHERE:
Dial-in numbers:
Domestic: 800-700-7414
International: 612-332-0806
WHEN:
Thursday, April 17, 2008
11 a.m. - Noon EST.
RSVP:
Please RSVP if you would like to participate to:
Tim Douglas or Nick Rangel
Ogilvy Public Relations
(916) 418-1500
www.americanchemistry.com/newsroom
The American Chemistry Council (ACC) represents the leading companies engaged in the business of chemistry. ACC members apply the science of chemistry to make innovative products and services that make people’s lives better, healthier and safer. ACC is committed to improved environmental, health and safety performance through Responsible Care®, common sense advocacy designed to address major public policy issues, and health and environmental research and product testing. The business of chemistry is a $635 billion enterprise and a key element of the nation’s economy. It is one of the nation’s largest exporters, accounting for tens cents out of every dollar in U.S. exports. Chemistry companies are among the largest investors in research and development. Safety and security have always been primary concerns of ACC members, and they have intensified their efforts, working closely with government agencies to improve security and to defend against any threat to the nation’s critical infrastructure.
Contact:
ACC Hotline, 866-922-7165
or
Ogilvy Public Relations
Tim Douglas or Nick Rangel, 916-418-1500
www.americanchemistry.com/newsroom
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Source: American Chemistry Council
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