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Supplementary statement to the COT’s position paper on bisphenol A (BPA)

Bisphenol A (BPA) is used as a monomer in the manufacture of polycarbonates (PC), epoxy resins and other polymeric materials, and certain paper products (thermal printing).

• From: Committee on Toxicity of Chemicals in Food, Consumer Products and the Environment
• Published: 6 July 2026

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Supplementary statement to the COT’s position paper on bisphenol A (BPA)

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Supplementary statement to the COT’s position paper on bisphenol A (BPA)

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• Topic: Bisphenol A (BPA)
• Committee: Committee on Toxicity (COT).
• Type: Statement and position paper.
• Date: July 2026.

Published 6 July 2026