ACC Addresses Recent Concerns about the Safety of Plastic Bottles

Responds to recent inaccuracies in media reporting WHAT: Recent media reports have raised unfounded issues and concerns about the safety of plastic bottles. Specific

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

http://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(R), 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

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Source: American Chemistry Council

Web site: http://www.americanchemistry.com/

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