However, there are reasons to be concerned about its use in food packaging. They then cross-checked the scientific literature for evidence that these chemicals had migrated from food packaging, food-processing equipment, or tableware into food and, from there, into human bodies. PFAS are commonly found in food packaging because of their grease- and water-repelling properties. A law is expected to ban bisphenol A from food packaging by the end of the year. In March, a provisional agreement was reached for a regulation to disallow the use of PFAS in food packaging.

Source: Irish Examiner October 11, 2024 13:01 UTC