Bisphenol A (BPA)

More information about Bisphenol-A

Chemical Status

Cancer: Considered, but not listed
Reproductive Toxicity: Currently listed

Chemical Listing Details

Reproductive Toxicity

Listed as causing: Developmental Toxicity Female Reproductive Toxicity
Developmental Toxicity
Date of Listing:
Basis for Listing: Authoritative Bodies-National Toxicology Program-Center for the Evaluation of Risks to Human Reproduction
Female Reproductive Toxicity
Date of Listing:
Basis for Listing: State's Qualified Experts

Safe Harbor Levels

Reproductive Toxicity
Maximum Allowable Dose Level (MADL) : 3µg/day (dermal exposure from solid materials)

Documents, Presentations, and Publications

Cancer:
Reproductive Toxicity:

Notes

BPA was originally listed as causing reproductive toxicity on April 11, 2013 for the developmental toxicity endpoint, but subsequently delisted pending resolution of a court case.  BPA was re-listed as causing reproductive toxicity on May 11, 2015 for the female reproductive toxicity endpoint.  In 2020 the court case regarding the developmental toxicity endpoint was resolved and OEHHA reinstated the developmental toxicity endpoint on December 18, 2020.

Meetings

Overview of the 2022 Meeting of the Carcinogen Identification Committee (CIC)

Public Notices Related to this Chemical