Recent studies have shown that the main way that people have been being exposed to DEHP is through food and drinks. DEHP is used to make plastics and small amounts can be found in foods or drinks that are packages in plastic. The EPA says that long term exposure to this chemical can cause liver damage and cancer. It can also damage reproductive organs causing birth defects. Because of these studies, the FDA has decided to change the maximum allowable concentration of DEHP in bottled water. The new regulation states that 0.006 mg/L is the maximum contaminant level for all water. This brings the level of DEHP to be the same as tap water. This new law also requires that all manufactures of bottled water test finished bottles of water as often as necessary, but at least once a year is acceptable. This will make it so that the quality of bottled water is closely regulated so that it doesn’t cause any harm to humans. This regulation will take effect on April 16, 2012.
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