This Regulation is a specific measure within the meaning of Article 5 of Regulation (EC) No 1935/2004.

It establishes specific requirements concerning 4,4’-isopropylidenediphenol (‘bisphenol A’ or ‘BPA’) (CAS No 80-05-7) and its salts as well as other hazardous bisphenols and hazardous bisphenol derivatives, as regards their use in the manufacture of the following groups of food contact materials and articles falling within the scope of Article 1(2) of Regulation (EC) No 1935/2004, which are placed on the Union market:

(a) adhesives;

(b) rubbers;

(c) ion-exchange resins;

(d) plastics;

(e) printing inks;

(f) silicones; and

(g) varnishes and coatings.