From January 20, 2025, the use of Bisphenol A (BPA) in plastic food-contact packaging will be banned across the European Union. This change is part of the EU’s effort to improve food safety and protect consumers from chemical exposure.

This regulation affects all plastic packaging intended to come into contact with food — whether sold online or offline, and whether produced inside or outside the EU.

 

What Is BPA and Why Is It Banned?

Bisphenol A (BPA) is a chemical compound previously used in some plastics and coatings (e.g. inside metal cans, food trays, bottles, and chocolate packaging).
BPA has been linked to health risks, particularly when it migrates into food. For this reason, the EU has decided to fully prohibit its use in plastic food-contact packaging through Regulation (EU) 2024/3190.

 

What Does the Regulation Say?

• Regulation: EU 2024/3190
• BPA ban effective date: January 20, 2025
• Scope: All plastic food-contact materials (new production and sales)
• Applies to: All EU markets and all sales channels

From that date, all food-contact plastic packaging must be BPA-free.

 

Our Role as Your Packaging Partner

We are working with our suppliers to ensure that plastic packaging we offer for food contact use is compliant with the BPA ban. This includes:

• Securing BPA-free materials
• Requesting and collecting test reports from our suppliers
• Informing our clients and supporting them with documentation if needed

 

Your Responsibility as Brand Owner

If you place food-contact packaging on the market under your brand, you are responsible for ensuring it complies with the relevant EU regulations — including the BPA ban.

We support you by:

• Offering BPA-free food packaging solutions
• Providing BPA-free test documentation on request

However, final compliance lies with the distributor or brand owner.

 

Important Note on Trace BPA Levels

In some cases, even BPA-free plastics may show trace levels of BPA (e.g. below 0.0001%) due to environmental or production-related contamination.
This does not necessarily mean non-compliance — but it is important that these materials are tested to confirm that no BPA migrates into food, as required under the regulation.

 

Need Help?

If you are unsure whether your packaging is affected or need help transitioning to BPA-free alternatives, we’re here to assist.
Please feel free to contact us for guidance or to request BPA-free documentation for your food packaging.