On 13 December 2016, the Official Journal of the European Union publishes Regulation (EU) 2016/2235 to include BPA restriction in Annex XVII to Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 (REACH Regulation). The new restriction sets forth a threshold limit of 0,02 %(by weight) for Bisphenol A (BPA) present in thermal paper after 2 January 2020.
In Annex XVII to REACH Regulation, the following new entry is added:
Substance | Restriction |
66. Bisphenol A CAS No 80-05-7 EC No 201-245-8 | Shall not be placed on the market in thermal paper in a concentration equal to or greater than 0,02 % by weight after 2 January 2020. |
Click here to download the amended REACH Annex XVII (updated on 13 December 2016)
Note: All products intended for sale in EU shall comply with REACH Annex XVII- “Restrictions on the Manufacture, Placing on the Market and Use of Certain Dangerous Substances”, More Info
The Regulation shall enter into force on the twentieth day following that of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union and it applies since 2 January 2020. Also, it allows a 36-month period for manufacturers and importers to fulfill the new requirements. C&K Testing advises businesses should check the compliance of their products promptly by professional testing services.
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