The recognised work focuses on replacing Bisphenol A (BPA), one of the most widely used industrial chemicals globally. BPA is used extensively in food and beverage can linings, polycarbonate plastics, coatings and consumer packaging. It is classified as an endocrine disruptor and has been shown to leach from materials into food and liquids under certain conditions. Extensive scientific evidence has linked BPA exposure to hormonal interference, developmental and reproductive effects, metabolic disorders, including obesity and diabetes risk, cardiovascular disease, and potential impacts on neurological development. Concerns are particularly acute for infants and pregnant women. Regulatory scrutiny has intensified globally. The European Union has moved toward broad restrictions, and agencies in the United States and Asia continue to reassess exposure thresholds. Major brands are accelerating efforts to eliminate BPA from their supply chains.

Recognition at the Hill Prize level provides independent validation of Teysha’s innovative polymer chemistry underpinning this BPA replacement work and reinforces its commercial relevance amid an accelerating regulatory transition.

This award marks a significant milestone in Teysha’s continued development of scalable, safer alternatives to fossil-derived materials. We will continue to update you on more exciting developments in store for this year.

The Teysha Technologies Team