BPA: No risk in Switzerland
Bisphenol A (BPA) does not pose a health risk to people in Switzerland, that the daily intake of BPA via food and everyday objects is too low to cause health consequences. This is the conclusion reached by the Federal Council in a report on a postulate from the National Council's Committee for Social Security and Health.
The report analyzed scientific studies and the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) assessment published in January 2015. These studies did not show any effects of BPA on reproductive, immune, metabolic, or other functions,
cardiovascular and nervous systems, and the development of cancer have been found. However, BPA in high doses can cause a
have a negative effect on the liver and kidneys.
Consumers' daily intake of BPA through food and everyday items is far below the daily maximum level established as safe. Therefore, even for individuals with high BPA intake, there is no risk to health.
Despite these reassuring results, numerous studies continue to be conducted internationally on the effects of BPA at low doses. The results of these studies are being closely monitored by the federal authorities. Thus, if necessary, measures could be taken to ensure the health protection of consumers even then.
Bisphenol A (BPA) is a synthetic substance and is used in the manufacture of plastics. The substance can be present in items such as food can coatings, thermal paper from sales slips, toys. BPA can be detected in food as well as in consumer products.
