Bisphenol A migration from reusable drinking bottles. Case study of Russian market
Abstract
This article presents the results of a study on the migration of bisphenol A (BPA) from polycarbonate reusable water bottles into water. Bisphenol A refers to substances that disrupt the endocrine system. Despite the growing consumption of polycarbonate plastic, the migration of Bisphenol A from food containers is not regulated in Russia. The article emphasizes that BPA can migrate from food containers to food, which is the main source of BPA intake into the human body. Given the increasing use of plastic food and beverage containers, it is important to investigate the migration of BPA into beverages and food products. The data obtained show that, despite the wide variation, the BPA release levels from the sample bottles in question do not exceed the maximum allowable BPA release level from containers set by the European Union. The data obtained also do not exceed the values established by domestic regulations in different environments. The article discusses the peculiarities of BPA toxicology, body reactions, excretion methods, and the importance of attention to microdoses of contamination.
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