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BPA: Well tested, approved by agencies as safe for use
Scientists and regulatory agencies around the world have found BPA to be safe for use in current food contact applications.
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BPA: Helping to maintain the safety of our food supply
BPA-based epoxy can linings help protect the integrity and safety of canned food.
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BPA: Making products convenient and durable
BPA is a critical component for making polycarbonate, a high-performance, lightweight, strong, and heat-resistant plastic.
The Experts say:
- Following careful examination of all studies, in particular the studies in the low dose range of bisphenol A, BfR comes to the conclusion in its scientific assessment that the normal use of polycarbonate bottles does not lead to a health risk from bisphenol A for infants and small children. BfR is not alone in this assessment. The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) and the U.S. Food and Drugs Administration (FDA) share this opinion. Japan, which has conducted its own studies on bisphenol A, does not see any need for a ban either. -- German Federal Institute for Risk Assessment (BfR, Bundesinstitut für Risikobewertung)
Benefits of Products Made From BPA:
- Polycarbonate plastic is clear, lightweight, durable and shatter-resistant
- Epoxy resins protect the safety and integrity of canned foods and beverages
- Products made with BPA contribute to the health and safety of people
About BPA
Bisphenol A (BPA) is the key component used to make epoxy resins and polycarbonate plastic, which are used to make consumer goods that make our lives safer and more convenient.
BPA helps to make epoxy resins durable and to make clear polycarbonate plastic strong, lightweight and resistant to heat and shattering.
Click here to learn about BPA from Lisa Harrison of the American Chemistry Council.
For more information about BPA, please visit Bisphenol A (BPA) Information for Parents from the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services.
News & Updates
- 7 March, 2010 | Occupational Health & Safety
- 5 March, 2010 | Federal Institute for Risk Assessment (BfR)
- 2 March, 2010 | American Chemistry Council
Myths & Realities
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Myth: BPA causes cancer.
Reality: A European Union risk assessment reviewed all relevant scientific evidence and concluded that, “BPA does not possess any significant carcinogenic potential.”
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Myth: BPA bioaccumulates in the human body.
Reality: Based on several studies on human volunteers, the very small amount of BPA that may be ingested by a person during normal daily activities is efficiently converted to biologically inactive metabolites, which are eliminated from the human body within 24 hours.