Will the US or EU ban the use of BPA in plastic bottles?

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The controversial chemical bisphenol A (BPA) is a chemical additive commonly used in plastic materials, which include our water bottles and baby bottles (bottles with a #7 recycling sign is an indication that it contains BPA). Conflicting research reports have indicated that BPA can be a harmful substance that causes many health problems. It is also suspected to be a carcinogen.

Mountain Equipment Co-op (MEC) is one of the first companies that have removed all BPA-containing bottles from their retail stores. Canada is now considering a "hazard" label to be added with any products that contain BPA. US and European studies, however, continue to be conflicting regarding this chemical.

Do you think the US and/or EU will ban the use of BPA by the end of 2008?

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STEP 1:  My Prediction

	ZiiValue (chance)	MyValue (0% to 100% chance)	()	Possible Outcomes
	33%			Both the US and EU will ban it
	11%			Only the US will ban BPA
	23%			Only the EU will ban BPA
	32%			Neither will ban BPA

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