Is bisphenol A banned in Europe?

In January 2011, the European Commission adopted Directive 2011/8/EU, prohibiting the use of BPA for the manufacture of polycarbonate infant feeding bottles, on the basis of the precautionary principle. BPA is also permitted for food contact use in other countries such as the USA and Japan.

Is BPA regulated?

The FDA regulates all food packaging materials, including BPA, from which components can reasonably be expected to migrate into a food. These include the cumulative exposure to food contact substances that migrate into foods and beverages, the nature of the packaging components, and the safe levels of exposure.

Is BPA banned in the UK?

BPA is currently not banned in the UK. Currently, Britain adheres to the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) BPA policy, which has ruled the substance safe for use at current levels. The UK’s Food Standards Agency (FSA) supports the EFSA policy, allowing BPA to be used at certain levels by British consumers.

Is BPA a chemical?

BPA stands for bisphenol A, an industrial chemical that has been used to make certain plastics and resins since the 1950s. BPA is found in polycarbonate plastics and epoxy resins. Polycarbonate plastics are often used in containers that store food and beverages, such as water bottles.

What is scientific opinion on Bisphenol A ( BPA )?

Scientific Opinion on the risks to public health related to the presence of bisphenol A (BPA) in foodstuffs. EFSA Panel on Food Contact Materials, Enzymes, Flavourings and Processing Aids (CEF) Search for more papers by this author. EFSA Panel on Food Contact Materials, Enzymes, Flavourings and Processing Aids (CEF)

Are there any new studies on Bisphenol A?

Overall, based on this comprehensive evaluation of recent toxicity data, the Panel on food contact materials, enzymes, flavourings and processing aids (CEF) concluded that no new study could be identified, which would call for a revision of the current TDI.

How much bisphenol A is safe to eat?

EFSA was asked to evaluate a dietary developmental neurotoxicity study in rats (Stump, 2009) and recent scientific literature (2007-2010) in terms of relevance for the risk assessment of BPA. The impact of these studies on the current Tolerable Daily Intake (TDI) of 0.05 mg BPA/kg body weight (b.w.)/day as set by EFSA in 2006 was assessed.

What did the EFSA report on health effects of BPA say?

The experts consider overall that the report on health effects of BPA does not change the views expressed by the Panel in its earlier opinions on the safety of BPA. Following an exchange of information, EFSA and ANSES conclude that ANSES’ work was limited to hazard identification while EFSA had carried out a full risk assessment of BPA in 2006.