By another process | Bisphenols substitution

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.

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)

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?

How can BPA be replaced in the lids of glass jars?

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.