Focus Action A-024-18, "Bisphenols and BADGE in Drinking Bottles," tested plastic drinking bottles, including infant and educational drinking bottles, for the release of bisphenol A (BPA) and bisphenol S. Also tested were aluminum drinking bottles with internal coatings for the release of bisphenol A and biphenol A diglycidyl ether (BADGE) and their derivatives, and bisphenol F-bis-(2,3-epoxypropyl) ether (BFDGE). In addition, all bottles were tested for other bisphenols of similar toxicological concern. Fifty-four samples from all over Austria were examined.

• No sample had to be objected to, all samples met the legal requirements.

Since 2011, bisphenol A may no longer be used in the manufacture of polycarbonate infant bottles. A specific migration limit of 0.05 mg/kg food (-simulant) has also been set for bisphenol S, which is used, for example, for infant drinking bottles made of polyethersulfone. Since September 6, 2018, the use of bisphenol A in paints, coatings and plastics intended to come into contact with food has been newly regulated. Again, a specific migration limit for bisphenol A of 0.05 mg/kg applies Due to the restrictive limitations of bisphenol A in plastics and epoxy coatings, it cannot be excluded that non-regulated bisphenols are used. Therefore, the scope of the investigation was extended to all bisphenols available on the market.