Has the US Food and Drug Administration banned the use of bisphenol A in consumer products?

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has not issued a complete ban on bisphenol A (BPA) in all consumer products. While there has been significant concern regarding the potential health impacts of BPA, particularly in relation to endocrine disruption, the FDA has not implemented a broad-based prohibition.

Instead, the FDA has taken specific regulatory actions concerning BPA in certain applications, such as in baby bottles and sippy cups, where bans have been enacted due to safety considerations for young children. However, outside these specific instances, BPA is still permitted in many other consumer products. Therefore, stating that the FDA has not banned its use across the board is accurate, reflecting current regulatory practices.

In contrast, the other options imply a more comprehensive restriction on BPA that has not been applied across all categories of consumer goods.