New EU Legislation on BPA and Other Bisphenols in Certain Food Contact Materials

SGS reports on the EU’s new legislation on the use of bisphenol A (BPA) and other bisphenols and bisphenol derivatives in certain food contact materials. End Quote

(1888PressRelease) January 25, 2025 - SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, has published SafeGuardS 005.25, highlighting the EU’s comprehensive piece of legislation on the use of bisphenol A (BPA) and other bisphenols and bisphenol derivatives in certain food contact materials (FCM) and articles.

BPA is found in food and beverage containers, such as water bottles, and other consumer goods, and has been in use since the 1950s. Seepage into containers has been associated with health concerns around brain and prostate gland health in children, as well as behavioral issues, high blood pressure, type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease.

Commission Regulation (EU) 2024/3190 (the Regulation) on the use of BPA (listed as Chemical Abstract Service (CAS) No. 80-05-07)) and associated bisphenols and bisphenol derivatives was issued on December 31, 2024, harmonizing the classification for specific hazardous properties in certain FCM and articles.

The use of BPA in food contact plastics is also addressed in Regulation (EU) 2024/3190, which revises Regulation (EU) No. 10/2011. In addition, the new Regulation repeals Regulation (EU) 2018/213 on the use of BPA in varnishes and coatings.

SGS experts publish SafeGuardS to keep stakeholders informed about regulatory changes that could impact their business. SafeGuardS 005.25 includes useful tables summarizing the scope and specific application of the new regulation, as well as its additional restrictions.

Stakeholders are encouraged to refer to the original SafeGuardS 005.25 for more details.

SGS food contact material services
SGS’s technical experts have extensive experience of testing materials and articles in contact with food. They can ensure that your products meet the appropriate regulations for food contact materials and pave the way for compliance. SGS offers the full range of testing, including migration tests, along with expert advice on emerging regulations, compliance issues and documentation review. In the end, it’s only trusted because it’s tested. Learn more about SGS’s food contact material services. [www.sgs.com/en/service-groups/food-contact-materials]

SGS SafeGuardS keep you up to date with the latest news and developments in the consumer goods industry. Read the full EU Regulates BPA and other Bisphenols in Certain Food Contact Materials SafeGuardS. [www.sgs.com/en/news/2025/01/safeguards-00525-eu-regulates-bpa-and-other-bisphenols-in-certain-food-contact-materials]

Subscribe today and receive SGS SafeGuardS direct to your inbox. [http://www.sgs.com/subscribes]

For further information contact:

Dr. HingWo Tsang
Global Information and Innovation Manager
Tel: (+852) 2774 7420
Website: http://www.sgs.com/hardlines
LinkedIn: SGS Connectivity & Products

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