In the light of the most recent scientific evidence, and with a view to protecting public health and guaranteeing the highest food safety standards, on Wednesday 12 June the EU Member States approved a European Commission proposal to ban Bisphenol A (BPA) in food contact materials.
After a phasing-out period, Bisphenol A will no longer be allowed to be used in these products in the EU. This decision was based on a scientific assessment, which concluded that BPA had “potential harmful...