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UK plans to ban bisphenol A (BPA) in food contact materials
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2025-11-04
The UK plans to ban the use of bisphenol A (BPA), other bisphenol substances, and bisphenol derivatives in materials and products intended to come into contact with food.
On October 2, 2025, the UK Food Standards Agency (FSA) launched a public consultation on a proposed regulation aimed at prohibiting the use of bisphenol A (BPA), other bisphenol substances, and bisphenol derivatives in materials and products intended to come into contact with food.
01. Scope and Objectives
The proposed regulation aims to prohibit the use of bisphenol A and related bisphenol substances in the production of food contact materials and products, covering packaging such as coatings, plastics, metal can walls, reusable water bottles, etc. Its core goal is to address the potential health risks of bisphenol A substances, particularly their endocrine disrupting effects and immunotoxic effects, and ensure a high level of protection for consumers.
02. Regulatory background
The implementation of this measure is based on the latest scientific evidence, including the opinion released by the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) in 2023, which significantly reduced the daily tolerable intake of bisphenol A due to its potential adverse effects. In addition, the proposed regulation is consistent with European Commission Regulation (EU) 2024/3190, which prohibits the use of bisphenol A, its salts, other harmful bisphenol substances, and bisphenol derivatives in various food contact materials. The EU regulation came into effect in January 2025, setting an 18 month transition period for most products to facilitate industry adjustments. According to the Windsor Framework, this EU regulation applies to Northern Ireland.
03. Involving substances
The substances to be banned in the UK this time include bisphenol A (BPA, CAS number: 80-05-7) and its analogues, such as bisphenol S (BPS, CAS number: 80-09-1) and bisphenol F (BPF, CAS number: 620-92-8). At present, these substances have been authorized for use in accordance with the converted EU Regulation (EU) No 10/2011 on plastic materials and products intended to come into contact with food.
04. Policy options considered
Before determining the first option, the UK Food Standards Agency has evaluated three regulatory options:
Option 1: Not taking immediate action - This option will maintain the status quo but cannot address known health risks;
Option 2: Only ban bisphenol A - this option may lead to the use of structurally similar bisphenol substances as substitutes in the industry, which may pose similar risks;
Option three (first choice): Simultaneously ban bisphenol A and its analogues - this option can provide the most comprehensive protection for public health and ensure consistency with international developments, including the EU ban.
The conclusion of the UK Food Standards Agency is that Scheme Three is the most in line with the principle of prevention and can provide consumers with the strongest protection. Therefore, this consultation focuses on collecting opinions from all parties on the implementation details of the plan, such as the scope of application, potential exemptions, and transitional arrangements.
05. Subsequent steps
Stakeholders (including manufacturers, importers, retailers, and consumers) can submit their opinions through the UK Food Standards Agency consultation platform before 5:00 PM UK time on December 24, 2025. After the consultation, the UK Food Standards Agency will review the feedback and provide recommendations to UK ministers on regulatory implementation and potential transitional measures.
The proposed regulation embodies the principle of prevention, aiming to ensure consistency with EU related developments while enhancing the overall consumer safety level in the UK market.
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