Workers may come into contact with BPA during its production and subsequent use in the production of other materials and products. Occupational exposure to BPA may also occur in workers who frequently handle thermal paper, such as cashiers who work with cash register receipts that contain BPA.

Consumers can be exposed to BPA via skin contact and oral uptake. BPA originates mainly from food contact materials, cash register receipts, house dust, toys and cosmetics. Consumer exposure to BPA does not exceed the current European standard for safe exposure.

Patients can be exposed to BPA in some medical devices, such as medical syringes and tubing, implants, catheters, and specific dental materials.

BPA is found in the environment in soil and surface water. BPA may be emitted into the environment through household waste, sewage and industrial discharges. In addition, BPA can end up in the environment by slow release from materials containing BPA, for example, outdoor furniture. At present, a study is being carried out on the contribution of these sources in Europe.

Bisphenol A (BPA) is a chemical substance used in plastics that are used in, for example, construction material, electronics, plastic bottles, food packaging materials, implants, medical syringes and toys. All consumers are exposed to some extent to BPA. Exposure is generally below the current European standard.