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An alternative to polycarbonate -based on marine brown algae- for food containers

“Algoblend®” is an alternative to polycarbonate for the production of food containers, but also other articles in rigid plastic. This material is based on marine brown algae.

BPA Free lid for glass food-storage containers.

For conserving food at home, glass manufacturers are diversifying their offerings and guarantee the absence of bisphenol A in their products.

A range of transparent containers BPA free for the catering is available on the market.

Alternative materials for polycarbonates are used for the manufacture of containers. They are intended for catering (e.g. containers with lid and graduation for food).

What are the main materials in which BPA is found?

Are there alternative solutions available that would allow us to avoid using these canisters or this material?

Drinking water for employees is often provided by a company that uses polycarbonate water canisters. Are there alternative solutions available that would allow us to avoid using these canisters or this material?

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

Can melamine be used in place of polycarbonate in crockery for children? What regulations exist on this subject?

What material can be used in place of polycarbonate in items in contact with food?

Technical and economic data on chemical substances in France: Bisphenol F and Bisphenol S (and others).

Bisphenols F and S are organic compounds, their chemical formulas are respectively C13H12O2and C12H10O4S and their CAS number are respectively 620-92-8 and 80-09-1.

Identified sources of bisphenols F and S are exclusively anthropogenic. Bisphenol F is used in epoxy resins and thermal papers, bisphenol S is used in epoxy resins, polycarbonate, polyethersulphone, thermal papers, phenolic resins and polyester resins.

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.