Regulator says banned chemical Bisphenol A is not a risk to Australians

Courier Mail: "Consumer advocates Choice last week revealed 29 of 38 canned food items tested contained the chemical 'at levels some experts believe could be harmful'. But FSANZ, which is responsible for the safety of packaged foods, said this week that none of the BPA detected in the Choice study comes close to breaching internationally accepted safety limits of 50 micrograms of BPA per kilogram of body weight a day.

'No one is eating unsafe levels,' a spokeswoman said."

The results from FSANZ's own study into the migration levels of BPA into a range of packaged foods are due to be released in October.

Bisphenol A exposure from soft drink and beer products ‘extremely low’ - Health Canada

Health Canada: "Exposure to bisphenol A (BPA) from soft drinks and beer products is “extremely low” said Health Canada after carrying out a survey on levels of the chemical in 38 products.
The federal agency said the results of the review confirm its previous assessment that “current dietary exposure to BPA through food packaging uses is not expected to pose a health threat to the general population”."

Study: BPA in Food Packaging Not a Health Risk

www.foodproductdesign.com: "Scientists and health advocates worldwide have debated the health risks associated with Bisphenol A (BPA); however, new research on BPA levels in foods and baby products by consumer group Choice maintain that levels of exposure to BPA are safe and don’t pose a significant health risk, according to the Australian Food and Grocery Council (AFGC).

AFGC added that many leading food authorities, including Food Standards Australia and New Zealand (FSANZ), agree that BPA in food packaging poses no health risks. In fact, the latest findings revealed that none of the 38 canned foods tested contained BPA levels above the European Union’s limit of 660 parts per billions (ppb)."

Canada government Chemical Substances webpages positive

Canada Chemical Substances statement
Should consumers avoid canned foods and drinks?
No. The current exposures from canned foods and drinks represent a negligible health risk to the general population. Health Canada does not recommend any changes in eating habits. Canadians are encouraged to eat a variety of foods as recommended by Eating Well with Canada's Food Guide.
Health Canada is committed to working with the industry to investigate the safety of any possible replacement that industry may consider for bisphenol A-containing epoxy-based linings used in cans.

UK Government advice via Business Link

Business Link: "The Plastic Materials and Articles in Contact with Food (England) Regulations 2009 (as read with Commission Directive 2002/72/EC as amended) allow bisphenol-A to be used in plastic materials and articles intended to come into contact with food, so long as no more than 0.6 milligrams per kilogram migrates into the food."