bpa-free
The material of choice
CanTech International correspondent Evert van de Weg looks at how Novelis a leading producer of rolled aluminium has changed the structure of the industry.
French authorities confirm BPA risks to unborn babies
Unborn babies face ‘potential risks’ if exposed to bisphenol A (BPA) a chemical commonly used in food cans, a new report claims. Epoxy resins containing BPA have been used as coatings on the inside of many food and beverage cans since the 1950s. Risks to people have been highlighted before, but for the first time […]
The BPA debate
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is due to make a statement about Bisphenol A (BPA), a chemical that is used in the lining of some food and drinks cans, on Saturday (31 March). Some companies have already made the decision to move towards packaging their products in BPA-free cans. While some can manufacturers […]
Eden Foods expands BPA-free cans into 29oz size
US organic products firm Eden Foods has broadened its range of Bisphenol A (BPA) free lined cans into a 29oz size. The company is now producing six new organic beans in 29oz family-size cans.