Consultation on bisphenol compounds in food contact materials

Bisphenols are a group of industrial chemical compounds commonly used in the production of plastics and epoxy resins. The most well-known member is Bisphenol A (BPA), a chemical compound primarily used in the manufacturing of various plastics, such as plastic bottles and tins.

This consultation is conducted by Food Standards Scotland (FSS) on behalf of the Minister for Public Health and Women’s Health and seeks stakeholder’ view, comments and feedback in relation to the proposal to ban bisphenol A (BPA) and other bisphenols in food contact materials (FCMs) as considered in this document. The responses received will provide evidence that will be used to make a formal decision on the status of BPA and its analogues.

The purpose of this consultation is to support the implementation of a ban on bisphenol A (BPA), other bisphenols and derivatives in food contact materials. This consultation is not intended to revisit the scientific consensus on BPA's risks, but to gather any robust evidence that may justify an alternative approach for BPA and its analogues. The consultation will also help identify any practical considerations for implementation, including transition periods and potential exemptions while setting a high evidentiary threshold for any objections.

To respond to this survey go to: Consultation on bisphenol A - Food Standards Scotland - Citizen Space