2,2-bis(4-hydroxyphenyl)propane
Product details
- FCM substance No.
- 151
- EEC packaging material reference No.
- 13607, 13480
- CAS No.
- 0000080-05-7
- Substance name
- 2,2-bis(4-hydroxyphenyl)propane
- Common name
- bisphenol A = BPA
- Use as additive or polymer production aid (yes/no)
- no
- Use as monomer or other starting substance or macromolecule obtained from microbial fermentation (yes/no)
- yes
- FRF applicable (yes/no)
- no
Status
- Status
- Authorised
- Applies in
- England, Scotland, Wales
- Status notes
- Authorised substance is being reassessed due to possible safety concerns
- Status change date
-
The date the status was last changed.
Terms of authorisation
- Specific migration limit [mg/kg]
- 0.05 mg/kg
- Restrictions and specifications
- Not to be used for the manufacture of polycarbonate infant feeding bottles. Not to be used for the manufacture of polycarbonate drinking cups or bottles which, due to their spill proof characteristics, are intended for infants and young children.
- Notes on verification of compliance
- not specified
- Legislation links
-
England, Scotland, Wales: Assimilated EU Regulation 10/2011 , Regulation (EU) No 609/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 12 June 2013 on food intended for infants and young children, food for special medical purposes, and total diet replacement for weight control and repealing Council Directive 92/52/EEC, Commission Directives 96/8/EC, 1999/21/EC, 2006/125/EC and 2006/141/EC, Directive 2009/39/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council and Commission Regulations (EC) No 41/2009 and (EC) No 953/2009 (Text with EEA relevance) (legislation.gov.uk)
Updates
- Last updated
- The date the item authorisation was last updated.