The guidance clarifies the scope of the regulation, reaffirming coverage of materials where BPA may be used as a monomer or in coatings—such as plastics, epoxy varnishes and coatings, printing inks, adhesives, silicones, rubber, and ion‑exchange resins.
Although paper and board are not directly included in the ban, combination materials—such as printed or coated paper—fall within the scope when they incorporate regulated components. The guidance further confirms that recycled FCMs are excluded when BPA or other bisphenols appear only as incidental, unavoidable contaminants in recycled inputs such as plastic or paper fibers.
Beyond BPA, the regulation bans several bisphenols and bisphenol derivatives classified as carcinogenic, mutagenic, toxic to reproduction, or endocrine‑disrupting under EU chemical safety rules, as shown below:
| Substance Name | CAS # | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Bisphenol S (BPS) | 80‑09‑1 | Classified as Repr. 1B |
| 4,4’-Isobutylethylidenediphenol | 6807‑17‑6 | |
| Bisphenol AF (BPAF) | 1478‑61‑1 | |
| Bisphenol F (BPF) | 620-92-8 | Expected to be classified as hazardous |
| Phenolphthalein | 77‑09‑8 | Classified as Carc. 1B |
| Tetrabromobisphenol‑A (TBBPA) | 79‑94‑7 |
With the transition period ending 20 July 2026, businesses that manufacture or rely on food‑contact materials—including packaging for food, pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, and various consumer goods—must rapidly transition away from bisphenol‑based components that may come into direct or indirect contact with consumable products. At SGS, our experts possess extensive experience in testing materials and articles, providing end‑to‑end support from analytical testing to regulatory interpretation.
| Test Item | Regulation | Promotional Offer |
|---|---|---|
| Bisphenols Content (BPA, BPS, BPF, 4,4'-Isobutylethylidenediphenol, Phenolphthalein, BPAF, TBBPA) | Regulation (EU) 2024/3190 | 20% off |
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