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EU bans bisphenol A: A big step for health protection!
The EU has banned bisphenol A in foods to minimize health risks. The decisive step was decided on December 20, 2024.
EU bans bisphenol A: A big step for health protection!
In a significant step, the EU Commission has decided to ban bisphenol A (BPA) in all food packaging. This was implemented as part of a comprehensive EU packaging law agreed upon by the 27 EU countries and representatives of the European Parliament. According to the EU food safety authority, BPA can have “potentially harmful effects on the immune system”, which is why the decision is being celebrated as an important advance in health protection. Bisphenol A, used in the production of plastics and paints and often found in cans and beverage packaging, is already banned in baby bottles, highlighting growing concerns about its safety, such as Small newspaper reported.
Consequences of the ban
The ban will phase out BPA from food contact materials over 18 months. Environmental chemist Helmut Burtscher-Schaden from Global 2000 expressed his delight at the decision and emphasized that the scientific and political pressure that has existed since 2009 has not been in vain. The regulation will also be extended to other bisphenols that are considered to be toxic to reproduction or endocrine disruptors. This shows a clear direction from the EU towards greater consumer protection and health, as well The mirror confirmed.
Stiftung Warentest recently found out in Germany that of 58 cans examined, 51 contained bisphenol A. The new legislation takes an important step towards banning such dangerous chemicals from our daily lives and increasing food safety.