Food-contact bisphenols remain a focus of European safety assessment
EFSA reports that the European Commission adopted a ban on BPA in food-contact materials in December 2024, following its updated risk assessment. EFSA is also developing guidance on information needed to assess certain other hazardous bisphenols and derivatives.
EFSA reports that the European Commission adopted a ban on BPA in food-contact materials in December 2024, following its updated risk assessment. EFSA is also developing guidance on information needed to assess certain other hazardous bisphenols and derivatives.
The topic matters for manufacturers reviewing food-contact coatings, resins and component documentation. Buyers should identify the actual materials in a packaging system rather than treating all plastics as interchangeable.
Herris perspective: request material-specific documentation for the intended food, temperature and contact time. Requirements and transition arrangements should be checked against the official legislation and supplier documentation.
Original source: https://www.efsa.europa.eu/en/topics/topic/bisphenol
Source/event date: 14 September 2026
Editorial review: 15 October 2026