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BPA in Food Contact (EU) 2018/213Repealed

Commission Regulation (EU) 2018/213 of 12 February 2018 on the use of bisphenol A in varnishes and coatings intended to come into contact with food and amending Regulation (EU) No 10/2011 as regards the use of bisphenol A in plastic food contact material

32018R0213Applies from 2018-02-12 SaveOfficial source

Summary

Set the BPA migration limit (0.05 mg/kg) in varnishes/coatings and amended the plastic regulation (EU) No 10/2011 (SML 0.05 mg/kg, ban in infant feeding bottles). REPEALED by Regulation (EU) 2026/250. Imported from EUR-Lex (CELEX 32018R0213).

Scope

Food contact materials: bisphenol A in varnishes and coatings and in plastic food contact material. Repealed by Regulation (EU) 2026/250 — obligations replaced by the new BPA regulation.

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Related regulations

Repealed by (2)

Regulation (EU) 2026/250 on bisphenol A (BPA)

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