Geneva (March 10, 2025) – SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, is delighted to announce a complimentary webinar, ‘Understanding EU Hazardous Bisphenols Regulation’, taking place on March 31, 2025.
The use of bisphenol A (BPA), other hazardous bisphenols and their derivatives in food contact materials (FCM) has come under increased scrutiny, with growing consumer awareness of the dangers of hazardous chemicals leaching into foods. The latest EU legislation on bisphenols, Regulation (EU) 2024/3190, introduces significant restrictions, prohibiting BPA and its derivatives in FCM, impacting both manufacturers and retailers.
This live webinar explains the background to the new regulation, providing details of its scope and reporting obligations. Presenter Dr Udo Krischke introduces the new regulatory requirements, outlines the toxicological relevance of the regulation and discusses other hazardous bisphenols with relevance for FCM. He also offers testing solutions to help businesses adapt to the changes and ensure compliance and consumer trust.
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