BPA is a plasticizer for the production of polycarbonate plastics and epoxy resins and is widely used in the production of household goods, including food packaging. Free BPA is known to migrate from packaging to food, and its uptake has been associated with adverse health effect, particularly the disruption of endocrine activity. The presence and migration of BPA from plastic consumer products are subject to strict regulation in the EU. The aim of this study is to analyse the migration of BPA from different packaging items and household products sold on the Croatian market. To simulate real life exposure, we treated samples with a food simulant. The analytical performance was confirmed with the EU requirements. BPA levels were assessed in 61 samples by HPLC-FLD and the LOQ of the method was 0.005 mg kg⁻¹ for the food simulant. These results showed that the levels of BPA that migrated to the food simulant were below LOQ and in accordance with the specific migration limit into food, which was defined as 0.05 mg kg⁻¹ for all samples. None of the analysed products presented a health hazard. However, these regulations do not refer to products intended for children’s use, in which BPA is banned. Furthermore, regulations require testing before putting products on the market, and previous research shows that possible BPA migration occurs due to various uses, along with a cumulative effect of exposure from even very small concentrations. Therefore, for accurate BPA consumer exposure evaluation and possible health risks, a comprehensive approach is needed.

Background: Increased hand hygiene measures during the COVID‐19 pandemic have led to an increased quantum of hand eczema (HE).Objectives: To examine the effects of varying washing frequencies using current mild cleansing agents—alongside with the effect of a rehydrating cream—on the epidermal barrier function and inflammatory processes of the stratum corneum(SC).Methods: Standardized skin washings on the volar aspects of the lower arms of skin‐healthy volunteers were performed using the automated cleansing device either 5 or 11 times within 4 h for 60 s each with a standard cleanser, a lipid‐containing syndet, or a lipid‐containing syndet followed by one‐time application of a rehydrating cream. Skin bioengineering parameters (transepidermal water loss, SC hydration, erythema, and SC pH) and biochemical/immunological parameters (interleukin‐1α, interleukin‐1α receptor antagonist and natural moisturizing factor) of SCsamples collected by tape stripping were assessed.Results: All applied washing procedures provided comparable, mild effects on the epidermal barrier function and skin inflammation.Conclusion: Occupational skin cleansers seem to have improved regarding skin barrier damaging effects. To further corroborate this, a study design, modified on the basis of our findings, applying longer washing periods for consecutive days seems desirable.