{"id":224,"date":"2026-08-04T11:37:00","date_gmt":"2026-08-04T11:37:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/makrolife-biotech.com\/blog\/?p=224"},"modified":"2026-07-24T12:48:44","modified_gmt":"2026-07-24T12:48:44","slug":"eu-bpa-ban-in-food-contact-materials-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/makrolife-biotech.com\/blog\/eu-bpa-ban-in-food-contact-materials-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"EU BPA Ban in Food-Contact Materials: What the 20 July 2026 Deadline Means"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The general EU transition period for certain food-contact materials and articles manufactured using bisphenol A ended on <strong>20 July 2026<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Commission Regulation (EU) 2024\/3190 introduced extensive restrictions on BPA and certain other hazardous bisphenols and bisphenol derivatives in food-contact materials.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Under the general transitional provisions, non-compliant single-use and repeat-use final food-contact articles manufactured under the previous rules could be first placed on the market only until 20 July 2026.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The deadline is highly relevant to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>food manufacturers<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>supplement brands<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>packaging manufacturers<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>can and container suppliers<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>importers<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>private-label businesses<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>distributors<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>companies using coated or printed food-contact materials<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What does the BPA regulation cover?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The regulation addresses BPA use across a broad range of food-contact materials and articles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The potential relevance is not limited to conventional plastic packaging. Businesses should also review materials such as coatings, varnishes, adhesives, printing systems and components used in food-processing or storage equipment where BPA or another regulated bisphenol may be present.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A statement that packaging is \u201cplastic-free\u201d is not sufficient evidence that it is unaffected.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What changed on 20 July 2026?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For most non-compliant final food-contact articles manufactured using BPA under the previous regulatory framework, the general deadline for first placement on the EU market was 20 July 2026.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Specific exceptions apply until <strong>20 January 2028<\/strong>, including certain articles used for preserving defined fruit, vegetable or fishery products, exterior coatings on particular metal articles and repeat-use professional food-production equipment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The regulation also contains detailed stock and filling provisions. This means the correct treatment depends on:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>the type of article<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>whether it is single-use or repeat-use<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>its intended application<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>when it was first placed on the market<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>whether a specific derogation applies<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>when it is filled and sealed<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Businesses should therefore avoid using the headline deadline as their only compliance assessment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Does existing stock have to be withdrawn?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Not automatically.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The regulation distinguishes between articles that were legally placed on the market before the applicable deadline and articles first placed on the market afterwards.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For certain single-use articles placed on the market during the transition period, filling and sealing may still take place within the period defined by the regulation, and the packaged food may then be marketed until stocks are exhausted.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A documented stock assessment is therefore more useful than a blanket disposal decision.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What should companies review now?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. Identify potentially affected materials<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Create an inventory of all food-contact components, including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>primary packaging<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>closures and seals<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>internal coatings<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>storage containers<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>processing equipment<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>transfer systems<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>printing inks and adhesives<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>reusable articles<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. Request updated supplier declarations<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Supplier statements should specifically address Regulation (EU) 2024\/3190.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Generic declarations such as \u201cEU compliant\u201d or \u201cfood safe\u201d may not provide enough information to demonstrate that the new bisphenol requirements have been considered.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. Verify the supply chain<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Importers and brand owners remain dependent on information from upstream manufacturers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Particular attention is required where:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>the material composition is confidential<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>several suppliers contribute different layers<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>packaging is sourced outside the EU<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>coatings or adhesives are supplied separately<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>old and new inventory are mixed<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. Assess whether testing is necessary<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Analytical testing may be useful where supplier documentation is incomplete, contradictory or not sufficiently specific.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The appropriate test strategy depends on the material, expected substance, intended use and regulatory question.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A generic migration test may not answer every bisphenol-related question.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">5. Document the compliance decision<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The technical file should explain:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>which materials were reviewed<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>which supplier evidence was obtained<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>which exemptions or transitional provisions were applied<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>whether analytical testing was performed<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>how remaining uncertainties were addressed<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why supplier declarations alone may not be enough<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A declaration of compliance is only as reliable as the underlying material information.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Common weaknesses include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>declarations issued before the new regulation<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>statements referring only to plastic legislation<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>no identification of coatings or adhesives<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>unclear scope across packaging variants<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>missing evidence for imported materials<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>declarations that do not distinguish BPA from other bisphenols<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Companies should evaluate the substance of the declaration, not only whether a document exists.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How Makrolife can support BPA compliance<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Makrolife can coordinate:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>packaging and material reviews<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>supplier-document assessments<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>identification of documentation gaps<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>analytical testing strategies<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>food-contact and migration testing<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>evaluation of potentially relevant bisphenols<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>technical compliance documentation<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>recommendations for material replacement or follow-up testing<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The goal is to establish a traceable assessment rather than simply obtain another isolated laboratory result.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Review your food-contact portfolio<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Businesses using food-contact packaging or equipment should now verify whether the general transition deadline or a specific exemption applies to each affected article.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Request a BPA and food-contact material compliance review from Makrolife.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The general EU transition period for certain food-contact materials and articles manufactured using bisphenol A ended on 20 July 2026. 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