Bisphenol A (BPA) in the United States

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Even though the FDA still considers BPA safe at current exposure levels, the real danger for manufacturers and importers comes from 13+ state-level bans and private enforcement:

• Complete bans in baby bottles, sippy cups, and infant formula packaging in California, Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New York, Vermont, Washington, Wisconsin, and others.  
• Thermal receipt paper bans in several states (Connecticut, New York, Washington, California under consideration).  
• California Prop 65 lists BPA as a reproductive toxicant — any detectable exposure without a warning label triggers bounty-hunter lawsuits and settlements averaging $60,000–$500,000.  
• Major retailers now demand signed “BPA-Free” declarations backed by third-party lab reports. One failed test = instant delisting and return of entire shipments.

A single can liner, polycarbonate bottle, plastic sheet or receipt roll containing BPA above state limits or without proper warnings can trigger nationwide recalls, customs holds, six-figure settlements, and permanent loss of shelf space. Even “BPA-Free” claims are routinely challenged in court if trace migration is found.

Professional BPA migration testing, state-by-state compliance mapping, Prop 65 safe-harbor documentation, and supplier guarantees are no longer optional. They’re the only way to stay on the shelf and out of court.

Don’t learn the hard way that “FDA-approved” doesn’t protect you from state bans and private lawsuits. 

Perform a risk assessment  or Book a compliance review and secure your BPA compliance today before your next shipment becomes a million-dollar liability.