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The French Government report on Bisphenol A substitution) was published in mid-November 2014 to the French Parliament

The French Government report on Bisphenol A substitution) was published in mid-November 2014 to the French Parliament. This report describes some alternatives to BPA for several practical industrial uses.

Pergafast® 201 is the trade name of an alternative to the Bisphenol A for its color developer application used in thermal papers

A conference addressing the BPA issue for food and drinks packaging will be host by the CFIA trade faires March 11, 2015

Conference Bisphenol A: review and feedback on Bisphenol A- NI¹ contents.

CFIA trade fairs (Crossroads Food Industry Suppliers) in Rennes (France)

What are the main materials in which BPA is found?

What is the legislative and regulatory framework applicable to polyamide and melamine kitchen utensils imported from China ?

What is the legislative and regulatory framework applicable to polyamide and melamine kitchen utensils imported from China and Hong Kong?

As a manufacturer of pre-cooked ready meals, I use sealable food trays. Are they likely to contain BPA?

What is the legislative and regulatory framework applicable to the BPA content of food-contact materials?

Could Tetra Recart packaging be suitable for cooked vegetables?

Have some companies already opted to package solid food products in cartons?

Review of alternatives to BPA

ANSES has produced a report reviewing the possible alternatives to BPA in its different fields of application. BPA is primarily used in polycarbonate, in epoxy resins coating the inside of food tins, and as a developer in thermal paper (till receipts). 73 alternative solutions were identified. Link to the ANSES report on BPA replacement.

Another report, in two volumes, presents the results of a collective study assessing the risks posed by BPA to human health.