Douglas signs BPA bill into law, new study shows high levels of bisphenol A in canned foods

Vtdigger.org: "MONTPELIER, VT – Gov. Jim Douglas officially signed S.247 into law on Wednesday, making Vermont the second state in the nation (after Connecticut) to put tough new restrictions on the use of the synthetic hormone bisphenol A (BPA) in a wide variety of consumer products. The legislation, backed by consumer, public health and children’s advocacy groups, will phase out the use of BPA in products ranging from infant formula and baby bottles to reusable food and beverage containers such as sports bottles and thermoses beginning in 2012.

“This is a tremendous victory for Vermont consumers,” said Paul Burns, executive director of the Vermont Public Interest Research Group.“Under this new law, Vermonters will be better protected against the dangers of BPA exposure than the residents of 48 other states and that’s a good start."