In France, since January 1st 2015 (legal text No. 2012-1442 of December 24 2012),
French legal text: Suspension of the manufacture, import, export and marketing of any food packaging intended to contain bisphenol A.
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Food containers
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 are the main materials in which BPA is found?
What is the legislative and regulatory framework applicable to the BPA content of food-contact materials?
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?
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 specifically aimed at children?
What material can be used in place of polycarbonate in items specifically aimed at children?
What material can be used in place of polycarbonate in items in contact with food?
What material can be used in place of polycarbonate in items in contact with food?
In what kinds of food-contact materials are epoxy resins used?
In what kinds of food-contact materials are epoxy resins used?
Have some companies already opted to package solid food products in cartons?
Have some companies already opted to package solid food products in cartons?
Identification of actions to reduce use of Bisphenol A (BPA) – Focus on items in contact with food
This report details the results of a survey conducted by INERIS in 2011 on the uses of and possible substitutes for Polycarbonate and Epoxy Resins (two Bisphenol-A-based materials) in food containers and utensils intended for the general public.
It contains a description of the items concerned and lists the alternatives currently available or under development.