Position Papers on Bisphenol-A

In this section, you will find links to the latest studies and scientific reports related to bisphenol A.

18 Feb, 2010:

Developmental Neurotoxicity Study of Dietary Bisphenol A in Sprague-Dawley Rats (Donald G. Stump et al) - published in Toxicological Sciences

Abstract: This study was conducted to determine the potential of bisphenol A (BPA) to induce functional and/or morphological effects to the nervous system of F1 offspring from dietary exposure during gestation and lactation according to OECD and U.S. EPA guidelines for the study of developmental neurotoxicity.

The full study is available online on the Toxicological Sciences website and can be consulted here.
02 Feb, 2010:

Is It Time to End Concerns over the Estrogenic Effects of Bisphenol A? by R.M. Sharpe, January 2010

Is It Time to End Concerns over the Estrogenic Effects of Bisphenol A? by Richard M. Sharpe, in Toxicological Sciences, 2010 (Read study)
01 Jan, 2010:

Study by Ryan et al. In Utero and Lactational exposure to BPA, October 2009

Study by Ryan et al. - In Utero and Lactational Exposure to Bisphenol A Does Not Alter Sexually Dimorphic Behavior, Puberty, Fertility, and Anatomy of Female Rats, Toxicological Sciences, October 2009. View study.
04 Sep, 2008:

Endocrine Disruptors Low-Dose Peer Review NTP Report

Endocrine Disruptors Low-Dose Peer Review NTP Report, 2001 View report
03 Sep, 2008:

US National Toxicology Program report on BPA

NTP-CERHR Monograph on the Potential Human Reproductive and Developmental Effects of bisphenol A. To view the report, click here.
14 Aug, 2008:

FDA assessment on BPA

Safety assessment by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) of BPA. To view the report, click here.
23 Jul, 2008:

EFSA full opinion on BPA

Opinion of the Scientific Panel on food additives, flavourings, processing aids and materials in contact with food (AFC) related to 2,2-BIS(4-HYDROXYPHENYL)PROPANE. To view the full opinion, click here.
09 Jul, 2008:

EFSA updated opinion on BPA

Toxicokinetics of bisphenol A - Scientific Opinion of the Panel on Food additives, Flavourings, Processing aids and Materials in Contact with Food (AFC) To view the opinion, click here.
07 Jul, 2008:

Migration study of bisphenol A into water

Migration study of bisphenol A into water from polycarbonate baby bottles during microwave heating. Ehlert, K. A., Beumer, C. W. E., and Groot, M. C. E. 2008. View study
15 Apr, 2008:

Two-Generation Reproductive Toxicity Study of Dietary bisphenol A

Two-Generation Reproductive Toxicity Study of Dietary bisphenol A (BPA) in CD-1(R) (Swiss) Mice Rochelle W. Tyl et al. (2008). (View abstract)
03 Mar, 2008:

Migration of bisphenol A

Migration of bisphenol A from polycarbonate baby bottles under real use conditions. Maragou, N. C., Makri, A, Lampi, E. N., Thomaidis, N. S., and Koupparis, M. A. 2008. View study
27 Nov, 2007:

Release of bisphenol A from polycarbonate plastic baby bottles

Release of bisphenol A from polycarbonate plastic baby bottles: mechanisms of formation and investigation of worst case scenarios Biedermann-Brem, S., Grob, K., and Fjeldal, P. 2007. Report available in English from the Norwegian Food Safety Authority website. (Read story)
29 Jul, 2007:

Summary of EFSA opinion on BPA

Opinion of the Scientific Panel on food additives, flavourings, processing aids and materials in contact with food (AFC) related to 2,2-BIS(4-HYDROXYPHENYL)PROPANE. To view the summary, click here.
07 Jul, 2003:

Increased migration levels of bisphenol A

Increased migration levels of bisphenol A from polycarbonate baby bottles after dishwashing, boiling and brushing. C.Brede, P. Fjeldal, I. Skjevrak and H. Herikstad 2003. View study
01 Jul, 2002:

Three-generation reproductive toxicity study

Three-generation reproductive toxicity study of dietary bisphenol A in CD Sprague-Dawley rats. TYl et al. 2002 View abstract
01 Sep, 2001:

Rat two-generation reproductive toxicity study of bisphenol A

Rat two-generation reproductive toxicity study of bisphenol A. Ema et al. 2001 View abstract