Scientific information on Bisphenol-A (BPA)

Good and reliable science depends on accepted study design, laboratory quality practices, robust statistics and data transparency resulting in reproducibility of findings and consistency of observations by other teams of scientists.

For bisphenol A (BPA), there is a wealth of peer-reviewed and validated science from reputable scientists and organisations from across the world. There are also, however, some vocal critics that have presented conclusions and opinions that are inconsistent with accepted standards for scientific analysis. Their findings are often complemented by unsubstantiated assertions that BPA may be harmful to human health.

In their assessments, regulators evaluate all available scientific data, including studies with "positive" as well as those with "negative" results; small and exploratory studies, along with comprehensive, validated ones that follow international quality guidelines. Regulators reach their conclusions by assessing the "weight of evidence". For BPA, regulators worldwide have consistently confirmed that BPA-based products can be safely used by adults and children, with high margins of safety.

This section examines some key debates around BPA. It provides further information on what validated science says about BPA and the following topics:

• Migration
• Endocrine
• Low-dose
• Obesity