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Guidance on the data requirements for the safety assessment of bisphenols other than Bisphenol A (BPA) and their derivatives

EFSA (European Food Safety Authority) · European Union · published 16 Oct 2026

Concerns regarding the safety of bisphenol A (BPA) and the resulting restrictions on its use in food contact materials (FCM) have been broadened to other ‘bisphenols and bisphenol derivatives’ (BPs). Several of these substances are considered hazardous due to their classification as carcinogenic, mutagenic, toxic to reproduction (CMR) or endocrine disrupting for human health under Regulation (EC) 1272/2008.

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