Bisphenol A

Bisphenol A (BPA) is a chemical used in certain food-contact materials, including some polycarbonate plastics and coatings for metal food and beverage cans. Very small amounts of packaging components can migrate into foods or beverages.

FDA states that the available information continues to support the safety of BPA for currently approved uses in food containers and packaging. FDA continues to monitor scientific information and regulate food-contact uses of BPA.

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Questions & Answers on BPA Use in Food Contact Applications — FDA

FDA consumer questions and answers on BPA exposure, food packaging and the agency’s safety assessment.

Bisphenol A (BPA) — FDA

FDA’s BPA overview and regulatory background.

Bisphenol A (Food Standards Australia-New Zealand)

 

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