BPA Ban in EU, Yet BPA-Lined Cans Still on Shelves During 2026 Transition

Overview

• The EU prohibited Bisphenol A in all food-contact materials in January 2025 after EFSA drastically reduced the tolerable daily intake.
• Companies have until 2028 to fully comply, so supermarkets still stock some BPA-lined cans, including canned legumes and energy drinks.
• Infectious disease specialist Matteo Bassetti describes BPA as an endocrine disruptor that can mimic estrogen and is linked by researchers to fertility issues, early puberty, obesity, diabetes and certain hormone-dependent cancers.
• He advises consumers to avoid heating food in plastic, especially in microwaves, and to prefer glass, steel or ceramic containers for storage and cooking.
• Experts note consumers often cannot tell which packages contain BPA due to limited labeling and call for faster alignment with EU rules to phase out noncompliant items.