BPA molecular structure
BPA Basics

What is Bisphenol A (BPA) and what does it mean when a product is “BPA free”?

FDA Logo
FDA Research

Comprehensive research conducted by U.S. federal government scientists provides strong support for the safety of BPA.  More than 20 studies from this in-depth research program have been published in the peer-reviewed scientific literature.

A magnifying glass held over the word ""safe"" represents the fact that BPA has been found safe for use across numerous applications, from canned foods to consumer and medical products.
Benefits & Applications

BPA is safe according to research and scientists at the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), find out more about how BPA protects us, from canned food to medical devices

myth
Myths And Realities

The FDA has declared that bisphenol A (BPA) is safe at the current levels occurring in foods, but a number of myths about BPA continue to cause concern and confusion in the public. Click to read some of the common myths about BPA and the realities we know from extensive scientific study.