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2024/07/15 歐盟2024/6/12起食品包材禁用雙酚 A June 2024/6/12 FOOD CONTACT MATERIALS - 禁用Bisphenol A   Today, taking into account the latest scientific evidence and in view of protecting the health of citizens and ensuring the highest food safety standards, Member States have endorsed a proposal from the Commission to ban Bisphenol A (BPA) in food contact materials (FCM). This means that, after a phase-out period, the chemical will no longer be allowed to be used in these products in the EU.   The decision is based on a scientific assessment from the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA), which concluded that BPA had “potential harmful effects on the immune system”.   This ban will apply mainly to the use of BPA in packaging, such as the coating used on metal cans. The use of BPA in consumer articles such as reusable plastic drink bottles, water distribution coolers or other kitchenware will also be banned.   The ban, which was proposed following a public consultation and extensive discussions with all Member States, will be formally adopted following a scrutiny period by the European Parliament and the Council, and will enter into force at the end of 2024.   Limited exceptions where there are no available safe alternatives and transition periods will apply where they do not pose a risk to consumers. This will allow industry to adjust and avoid potential disruptions to the food chain.   註：雙酚A (Bisphenol A, BPA) | 發布日期：2014-03-12　| 更新日期：2017-01-12 發布單位：TFDA 食品組   1. 什麼是雙酚A? 環境常見的毒性化學物質-雙酚A (bisphenol A, BPA) 又稱之為酚甲烷，為一種化工原料。由於雙酚A的結構類似雌性激素，被視為一種荷爾蒙干擾物或內分泌干擾物，故雙酚A被視為環境荷爾蒙的一種。   2. 雙酚A在食品容器具中的用途是什麼? 雙酚A常作為聚碳酸酯塑膠 (polycarbonate, PC) 材質之原料，另外也常做為罐頭內壁塗層的原料之一。   3. 食品中為什麼會出現雙酚A? 含有雙酚A的塑膠食品器具容器因使用不當導致刮痕、磨損，於後續高溫加熱、酸鹼、酒精、微波處理或強力清潔劑等作用下，即可能導致雙酚A釋出，而間接隨著食物或飲料進入人體。   4. 雙酚A對健康的影響為何? 雙酚A在人體內會干擾性荷爾蒙，造成其功能混亂；在一些人類流行病學的研究中，發現雙酚A與成人的第2型糖尿病及心臟疾病有關。另外，雙酚A除了會影響生殖及發育外，也可能還有其他長期的健康效應，像是過度接觸雙酚A會造成肥胖、糖尿病、心血管疾病的情形。   5. 我國對雙酚A之管理現況 由於過去嬰兒奶瓶多為塑膠材質 (尤以PC材質為主)，如使用不當，即可能溶出少量雙酚A，使得嬰兒對於雙酚A之接觸及導致危害的風險較一般成人為高，為保障嬰幼兒安全，我國已修正「食品器具容器包裝衛生標準」，全面禁止製造及販售含雙酚A之嬰幼兒奶瓶。