Food contact materials: consultation on BPA

Following a publication of the European Food Safety Authority indicating a risk for human health regarding the use of bisphenols (BPA) in food contact materials (FCMs), including plastic and coated packaging, the European Commission has initiated a consultation.

Bisphenol A is an industrial chemical used in the manufacture of food contact materials and articles such as cans, tins and jar lids, and plastics for storage and processing equipment.

The published draft regulation aims to prevent the replacement of bisphenol A with other bisphenols, as well as establishing derogations or transitional periods for sensitive business sectors affected.

Given this is the early stages of the regulatory process, the Commission opened a consultation period to receive feedback on the draft regulation.

Starting 9 February, amendments on the regulation could be addressed for a period of 4 weeks until 8 March.

The Commission plans to publish the proposal this month.

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