The Bisphenol A debate and FSANZ's relaxed views on food contact materials

In June 2009, Canada became the first country in the world to move to ban the commercial use of bisphenol A, often present in plastics which can be commonly used as a food contact material, such as for baby bottles. Since the Canadian ban, other countries have followed suit, with many more regulatory authorities reassessing the risks of human exposure to bisphenol A. This article examines the concerns over the use of BPA, particularly in baby products, and contrasts the response of FSANZ with the measures taken by authorities in other countries.

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