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Migration of Bisphenol A from new unused plastic packaging and various household products to food simulants

Bisphenol A (BPA) is a plasticizer used in the production of polycarbonate plastics and epoxy resins, which are widely used in the production of household goods. Free BPA is known to migrate from food packaging to food resulting in exposure of consumers to BPA. Exposure to BPA is associated with cardiovascular disorders, diabetes, hepatotoxicity and disruption of endocrine activity. Therefore, plastic substances are subject to limitation due to the EU and consequently HR norms. The objective of this study was to assess possible BPA leaching from different plastic packaging and household products used for food consumption and food preparation to aqueous food simulant put on the Croatian market, but before first use. Levels of BPA in food simulant (aqueous 3% acetic acid) and water at different temperatures and migration times were evaluated in 62 samples collected during 2012 - 2022 according to the directive 10/2011 for plastic materials and products in contact with foodstuff. The results showed that levels of BPA migrated to food simulant for all articles were below LOQ and specific migration limit to food of 0.05 mg/kg according to EU legislation. Consequently, none of the analysed articles were considered to present health hazard for consumers regarding BPA exposure.

BPA, food packaging ; household products ; health ; food safety

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