Bisphenols

SGS Reports on California’s Ban on Bisphenols in Paper Receipts

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Baar (October 12, 2026) – SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, has published SafeGuardS 137.26 on new California legislation that restricts the use of bisphenol A (BPA) and other bisphenols in paper receipts. On September 30, 2026, the Governor of California signed AB 1604 (Chapter 882, 2026) into law. The legislation prohibits

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California updates restrictions on bisphenols in certain juvenile products

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Baar (May 14, 2026) – SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, has published SafeGuardS 066.26, reporting on California’s updated restrictions on bisphenols in certain juvenile products. In 2024, California approved Senate Bill (SB) 1266 (Chapter 790), expanding existing restrictions on bisphenol A (BPA). Previously, BPA was limited to 0.1 ppb in bottles

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Consultation on BPA and Other Bisphenols in Food Contact Materials in Türkiye

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Baar (May 11, 2026) – SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, has published SafeGuardS 056.26, reporting on Türkiye’s notification to the World Trade Organization (WTO) of its draft regulations on bisphenol A (BPA) and other hazardous bisphenol derivatives in certain food contact materials (FCMs) and articles. Most commonly used to produce polycarbonate

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EU Updates BPA and Other Bisphenol Legislation in Certain FCMs

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Baar (February 23, 2026) – SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, has published SafeGuardS 019.26, highlighting the European Union’s correction of several inconsistencies and errors in its regulation on the use of bisphenol A, other hazardous bisphenols and bisphenol derivatives in certain food contact materials (FCMs). Bisphenol A and related bisphenols in

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EU Guideline Issued for BPA and Other Hazardous Bisphenols in FCM

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Baar (January 21, 2026) – SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, has published SafeGuardS 002.26, reporting on the EU’s new guidance on the use of bisphenol A (BPA), other hazardous bisphenols and bisphenol derivatives in certain food contact materials (FCMs). Guideline (C/2025/67621) was issued by the EU in December 2025, following Commission

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UK Consults on Ban of BPA and Other Bisphenols in Food Contact Materials

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Geneva (November 6, 2025) – SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, has published SafeGuardS 159.25, reporting on the UK Food Standards Agency’s (FSA) proposed ban on bisphenol A (BPA) and other bisphenols in food contact materials (FCM) and articles. Used in products such as water bottles and food containers, bisphenol A and

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ECHA Invites Feedback on Proposed SVHC Additions

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Geneva (September 19, 2025) – SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, has issued SafeGuardS 134.25 to inform stakeholders of a new consultation launched by the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) regarding the proposed inclusion of three substances as substances of very high concern (SVHCs). On September 1, 2025, ECHA opened a 45-day consultation

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SGS hosts webinar on EU bisphenol regulations for food contact materials

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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

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