EU Guideline Issued for BPA and Other Hazardous Bisphenols in FCM

BAAR, Switzerland - Jan. 21, 2026 - PRLog -- 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 Regulation (EU) 2024/3190, which addressed the same substances in FCMs. It assists stakeholders in implementing the Regulation by providing harmonized classifications, clearer expectations for demonstrating compliance and practical direction for managing hazardous bisphenols in affected FCMs and articles.

SGS experts publish SafeGuardS to keep stakeholders informed about regulatory changes that could impact their business. SafeGuardS 002.26 includes a useful table summarizing key elements of the guideline, including scope, compliance and testing considerations, market placement rules and transitional provisions, supporting organizations as they prepare for upcoming obligations.

Stakeholders are encouraged to refer to the original SafeGuardS 002.26 for more details.

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SGS SafeGuardS keep you up to date with the latest news and developments in the consumer goods industry. Read the full EU Issues Guideline for BPA and Other Hazardous Bisphenols in Food Contact Materials (https://www.sgs.com/en/news/2026/01/safeguards-00226-eu-i...) SafeGuardS.

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