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What is Bisphenol A (BPA), and can buckets and cups contain BPA?

Bisphenol A (BPA) is a chemical compound that has been used, among other applications, in the manufacture of certain plastics and resins. BPA is particularly known from polycarbonate plastics and epoxy resins, which have been used, for example, in coatings for food and beverage cans.

Under certain conditions, BPA can migrate from food contact materials into food. The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has therefore comprehensively re-evaluated BPA, taking into account, in particular, potential effects on the immune system.

The European Union has now largely prohibited the use of BPA in food contact materials. Regulation (EU) 2024/3190 generally prohibits the use of BPA in the manufacture of food contact materials and articles covered by the Regulation. Limited exemptions and transitional provisions apply to certain applications.

For our buckets and cups, BPA is generally not a required starting substance: The majority of our product range is made from polypropylene (PP), while other plastics such as polyethylene (PE) are used depending on the specific product.

According to the manufacturer and compliance information available to us, BPA is not intentionally added to the buckets and cups offered in our shop. The manufacturer information and compliance documentation available for the respective product are decisive when assessing a specific article.

Bisphenol A (BPA) – explained in brief

Question Answer
What is BPA? Bisphenol A (BPA) is a chemical compound that has been used, among other applications, in the manufacture of certain plastics and resins.
Where has BPA been used? Well-known applications include polycarbonate plastics and certain epoxy resins, for example in coatings for food and beverage cans.
Why is BPA regulated? Under certain conditions, BPA can migrate from food contact materials into food. In its re-evaluation, EFSA considered, in particular, potential effects on the immune system.
How is BPA regulated in the EU? Regulation (EU) 2024/3190 generally prohibits the use of BPA in the manufacture of food contact materials and articles covered by the Regulation. Limited exemptions and transitional provisions apply to certain applications.
Is BPA required to produce PP? BPA is not a typical starting substance for the manufacture of polypropylene (PP), which is used for the majority of our buckets and cups.
What about our buckets and cups? According to the manufacturer and compliance information available to us, BPA is not intentionally added to the buckets and cups offered in our shop.
Where can I find product-specific information? The manufacturer information and compliance documentation available for the respective product are decisive.

Important distinction

The statement “BPA is not intentionally added” describes the material formulation and the manufacturer information available to us. It should not be interpreted as an analytical guarantee that no trace amounts of BPA can be detected under any circumstances.

For food contact materials, the product-specific compliance assessment is always decisive. The designation of a plastic as PP or PE alone does not constitute complete evidence of food contact compliance.