Regulation (EU) 3190/2024 on bisphenol A, other harmful bisphenols and bisphenol derivatives in contact materials was published on 19.12.2024. The Regulation prohibits the use of bisphenol A, other harmful bisphenols and bisphenol derivatives (with some exceptions) in binders, rubbers, ion exchange resins, plastics, printing inks, silicones, varnishes and coatings used as contact materials.
The Regulation repeals the previous Regulation 213/2018 on bisphenol A and removes harmful bisphenols from the scope of the Plastics Regulation (EU) 10/2011.
The Regulation contains several transitional provisions for single-use and reusable contact materials.
The language versions of the Regulation can be found here (choose the latest consolidated version).
Guidance on the implementation of Commission Regulation (EU) 2024/3190
The amendment is based on the latest EFSA risk assessment on bisphenol A in food.
Find the Fact sheet on bisphenol A on EFSA’s website.
Find information about bishenol A from EFSA's website.