Regulatory authorities worldwide have found no health concern of BPA-based applications, therefore there is no scientifically justified reason for further restricting its use, argues Rüdiger Baunemann. Plastics have become indispensable to modern life, and a number of important materials are based on Bisphenol A (BPA). Without plastics we would not be able to enjoy high-tech devices like smartphones or flat screens. Our cars would be ways less efficient and not as comfortable as they are, our homes would consume far more energy, and patients couldn’t rely on sophisticated medical technology. Read more.