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EU BPA Ban What It Means for Food Contact Materials
Bisphenol-A (BPA) is an industrial chemical that has been used in plastic manufacturing for decades.
New Regulation Now in Force - Are You Ready?
The European Union has officially banned the use of Bisphenol A (BPA) in almost all food contact materials, with the Regulation taking effect in January 2025. Backed by EFSA’s latest scientific opinion, the ruling significantly tightens exposure limits and requires urgent action from packaging, processing, and materials manufacturers across the food supply chain.Smithers food contact expert Dr Alistair Irvine breaks down what this means for your business - from banned materials and narrow exemptions to transition timelines and compliance strategies.
Key Takeaways:
- BPA now banned in plastics, coatings, adhesives, inks, rubbers & more
- Two narrow exemptions allowed - both under strict conditions
- Transition periods extend only to 2026-2029 depending on application
- Other bisphenols are also restricted unless specifically authorised
Who’s Impacted?
- Can-coatings industry – shift away from BPA-based formulations
- Polycarbonate manufacturers – food contact use now prohibited
- Ink, coating and rubber producers – must reformulate quickly
- Equipment suppliers – new standards apply to professional food processing items
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