BPA-free labels
Thermal paper, widely used in retail for receipts and scale labels, has traditionally used Bisphenol A (BPA) as a color developer. However, new European Union legislation requires all thermal paper sold in Europe to be BPA-free after January 2, 2020.
What is BPA?
Bisphenol A is an organic synthetic compound used worldwide in the production of polycarbonate plastics and epoxy resins, and as a color developer in thermal paper. It is also used in consumer products as varied as sports equipment and CDs. Recent safety concerns have led to restrictions on its use. The most recent is EU Regulation 2016/2235, which amends the REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals) list of restricted substances. In practice, this legislative change means that thermal paper with a BPA concentration of more than 0.02% will be banned in Europe after January 2. Color developer typically accounts for 1-1.5% of the paperâs weight. A maximum BPA level of 0.02% means it can no longer be intentionally added during production. Trace amounts of BPA (less than 0.02%) resulting from the transfer of residues during the various stages of self-adhesive label production are acceptable.
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