Safety of Bisphenol-A (BPA)

Bisphenol A (BPA) is an important chemical used primarily in the production of polycarbonate plastic and epoxy resins, which are used in a wide range of consumer and industrial applications.

BPA has been studied, tested and safely used for over 50 years. It has been assessed by health authorities around the world including the European Commission's Chemicals Bureau (ECB), the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA), the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), and the Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare. These regulatory agencies have confirmed the safety of BPA in its intended applications and have authorised, for example, the use of BPA-based polycarbonate plastic and epoxy resins in consumer food contact applications.

The following section provides more information in the following areas:

• Consumer safety
• Environmental safety

For more information:

• Factsheet: Regulatory assessments