**5.4 BPA regulations predicted for the future**

BPA is a substance that is carefully monitored by regulatory agencies, and toxicological data are evaluated regularly. In addition, alternatives to BPA, which are planned to be replaced in the industry due to its toxic effects, are also closely monitored regulatory authorities [50]. In this context, ECHA and EU Member States have started to evaluate data on a large group of bisphenols, such as BPA, BPS, BPF, and their derivatives, from the beginning of 2020. In addition, France and Sweden suggested that the use of these substances in the textile, leather, and fur industries should be restricted because they may cause dermal toxicity [49]. More than 1000 substances, including BPA and its derivatives, are covered by Skin Sens under Regulation 1272/2008 on Labeling and Packaging of Chemicals (CLP), and they were classified as Skin irrit 2 (causes skin irritation) and/or Skin corr. 1/1A/1B/1C (causes severe skin burns and eye damage) [51]. For this reason, it is suggested that the use of BPA and its derivatives will most likely face restrictions. The increase in the number of studies on BPA and different bisphenols is very important in terms of obtaining toxicological data and guiding regulatory institutions.
