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bisphenol A
February 2, 2026
Scientists use physically based kinetic models to increase understanding of bisphenol concentrations in humans upon oral exposure; report significant differences in organ levels and toxicokinetic profiles of bisphenol A (BPA) and its analogues
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January 22, 2026
Scientists analyze 247 thermal food labels from 15 countries; report bisphenol S (BPS) in 48% of samples, replacing bisphenol A (BPA, 2% of samples); identify new alternatives; show film materials influence color developer migration from label into food: increased for polyvinyl chloride
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August 27, 2025
In vitro study compares bisphenol A and 26 alternatives for their hazard potential using a battery of biological assays; suggests many BPA alternatives are regrettable substitutes; identifies potentially safer alternative; calls for regulating bisphenols as a group
Topics: bioassay, bisphenol A
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July 28, 2025
Food Packaging Forum (FPF) publishes comprehensive resource on bisphenols used in food contact; combines previous background articles on bisphenols A and S, with additional information on other bisphenols; includes latest global regulation on bisphenols, and known health effects
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July 4, 2025
Switzerland bans bisphenol A (BPA), other harmful bisphenols and harmful bisphenol derivatives in food contact materials; some bisphenols including bisphenol M and P not covered by current definition; phase-out should be finalized by January 2029
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June 18, 2024
EU expert committee passes ban of bisphenol A in food contact materials; ban will likely be enacted by the end of 2024 with a transition period before coming into force
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March 25, 2024
Food Packaging Forum (FPF) submits comments to the European Commission on the restriction of bisphenol A in food contact materials; supports the proposed regulation; advocates for shorter transition periods, broader coverage, and development of more advanced detection methods
Topics: bisphenol A, EFSA
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March 21, 2024
Over 40 scientists jointly comment on chemical risk assessment practices; endorse European Food Safety Authority’s (EFSA) risk assessment on BPA; urge for more science-based regulation approaches
Topics: bisphenol A, EFSA
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February 12, 2024
European Commission proposes ban on bisphenol A in food contact with a 36-month transition period for varnishes, coatings and professional production equipment, 18 months for most everything else; monitoring of unintentional BPA in recycled paper and board proposed to be left to business operators; submit comments until March 8, 2024
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