European Commission to consult on bisphenol A ban in food packaging

The European Commission is proposing a ban on the use of the endocrine disruptor bisphenol A (BPA) in food contact materials, including plastic and coated packaging. The measure also addresses the use of other bisphenols in food packaging to avoid replacing BPA with other harmful substances. This action follows the European Food Safety Authority’s (Efsa’s) opinion, published in April of last year, which identified BPA as a concern for human health, including the immune system.