EFSA Lowers TDI for BPA by 20,000 Times; Most Consumers at Risk
Dietary exposure to bisphenol A (BPA), a chemical used in food packaging, is a health concern for consumers across all age groups, according to a reevaluation conducted by the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA). The European Commission and national authorities will discuss appropriate regulatory measures to follow up on EFSA’s advice.
BPA is a chemical substance used in combination with other chemicals to manufacture certain plastics and resins. In an extensive assessment of available scientific evidence, and after input from a public consultation, EFSA’s experts identified potentially harmful health effects of BPA on the immune system.