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 agency significantly lowered the tolerable daily intake (TDI) for BPA.
A panel of consumer organizations and public health experts are asking the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to rescind approvals for bisphenol A (BPA) usage in food and beverage packaging.