Does ACANA have bpa
Does milk in Canada have BPA in the bags or cartons?
Does milk in Canada have BPA in the bags or cartons?
This is a question I could never really answer because they dont post it on the product itself, so I emailed the companies directly.
You may think Im paranoid and a freak about this, but it has estrogen-like properties which may contribute to some boys and men get these man boobs or have very feminine body shapes (big hips for instance), disrupting their normal hormonal balance.
BPA COMMONLY EXISTS IN:
- Clear hard plastics (especially #7), but I am not convinced they arent in other plastics as well
- Receipts (seriously, there is BPA ON RECEIPTS. Do not touch receipts then lick your fingers or anything.)
- Disposable paper cups
- Metal cans (as the lining)
- Food storage containers
- Reusable water bottles (polycarbonate)
- Pitchers
- Tableware
- Aluminium cans
- Tetrapaks (these are plastic squeezeable containers hold things like soy milk or rice milk for instance)
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DO NOT HEAT UP BOTTLES WITH BPA IN THEM
It makes BPA leech out from the bottles even more.
BUT AVOID USING PLASTIC FOR FOOD OR LIQUIDS ANYWAY
In Germany they did a study that liquids absorb BPA anyway even though it is kept cold.
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..AND YES, CANADA HAS MILK IN BAGS
Get over it.
We keep milk in bags, not just in huge plastic jugs or cartons.
It seems quite minimal in terms of waste but personally, I dont buy milk in any kind of carton or bag I buy all my milk in reusable glass bottles from Harmony Organics.
DOES MILK IN CANADA HAVE BPA?
Here are the responses so far:
NATREL (AGROPUR)
Response as of February 10th 2014:
All of our milk containers (cartons and plastics) are BPA free.
I will update this post as I get more info.
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Do Coca-Cola cans and bottles contain BPA? | FAQ | Coca-Cola Canada
Bisphenol A (BPA) is a chemical used in thousands of materials, including some plastics. We use BPA in the linings of our beverage cans and in other packaging such as metal caps. The linings protect the quality and taste of the beverage inside.
Extensive reviews have been conducted by regulatory agencies not only in Canadabut also Australia, the European Union, Japan, New Zealand and the United States. These organizations include Health Canadaalong with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (U.S. FDA) and European Food Safety Authority (EFSA).Each agency has determined the trace levels of BPA found in can linings poses no risk to consumers.
Why is BPA in Coke can liners?
BPA is a chemical used worldwide in making thousands of materials, including some plastics, coatings, and adhesives. Virtually all metal cans used for food and beverage products are linedon the inside with a coating that uses BPA as a starting material. This coating guards against contamination and extends the shelf life of foods and beverages.
BPA is also used in the manufacture of shatter-resistant bottles, medical devices (including dental sealants), sports safety equipment and compact disc covers. It has been used for more than 50 years.
We are aware that a limited number of metal can producers are using an older generation of can lining material as an alternative for some specialty products. Such alternatives do not work for the mass production of aluminum beverage cans, and they do not work for all types of food or beverages.
Are your products safe to consume if theyare in aluminum cans with liners containing BPA?
All of our products, regardless of the type of packaging used, are safe.
Independent scientists have thoroughly reviewed the data and have assured us that our beverage cans pose no public health risk.Ourown scientists also have reviewed the data and are confident about our packaging safety. In addition, the scientific body of evidence has been reviewed independently by several government regulators throughout the world. These regulators have repeatedlystated that current levels of exposure to Bisphenol A (BPA) through beverage packaging pose no health risk to the general population, including children.
Aluminum can liners that use BPA are the industry standard and have been used safely for more than 50 years. In fact, they have improved food and beverage safety by providing protection against food-borne diseases.
A number of studies and reviews conducted in 2010 and 2011, including one study lauded by a leading endocrinologist as being "majestically scientific and cautious," support the prevailing evidence that BPA is safe for humans. Learn more about these studies.
Our top priority is to ensure the safety and quality of our products and packaging through rigorous standards that meet or exceed government requirements. If we had any concerns about the safety of our packaging, we would not use it.
Why do you maintain that the levels of BPA found in aluminum Coke cans are safe?
he clear scientific consensus is that there is no risk to the public fromthe miniscule amounts of BPA found in Coca-Cola or other beverage cans.
That consensus is accurately reflected in the opinions expressed by those regulatory agencies whose missions and responsibilities are to protect the public's health.
Regulatory agencies in Canada,Australia, the European Union, Japan, New Zealand and the United States all have conducted extensive reviews and determined that current levels of exposure to BPA through food and beverage packaging do not pose a health risk to the general population. We believe it is reasonable and appropriate to take the lead from these agenciesthat regulate our business.
In 2010 and 2011, in response to the highly publicized controversy, some scientific and regulatory groups decided to undertake their own reviews of the existing literature.
The German Society of Toxicology reviewed the complete body of research some 5,000 studies and concluded that BPA exposure represents no noteworthy risk to the health of the human population.
The Japanese National Institute for Advanced Industrial Science and Technology; the World Health Organization/Food and Agriculture Organization (WHO/FAO); and the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) also reviewed existing research in 2010 and came to the same conclusion. Learn more about the Japan,WHO/FAO and EFSA reviews.
EFSA issued a statement in December 2011 reaffirming its position after reviewing a report by the French Agency for Food, Environmental and Occupational Health and Safety (ANSES) on BPA. EFSA noted that its risk assessment (which includes a hazard assessment) was based on the question at hand the safety of BPA from foods whereas ANSES conducted a hazard assessment only, which included non-dietary exposure to BPA . Read the full EFSA opinion.
In addition, three new studies (described below), including one lauded by a leading endocrinologist as being "majestically scientific and cautious," support the prevailing evidence that BPA is safe for humans.
Are you finding a replacement for liners containing BPA?
The Coca-Cola Company does not make aluminum cans or epoxy liners but we are working with a number of packaging suppliers, leading-edge technology companies and research organizations that are developing possible alternatives. Any new packaging would have to meet both regulatory standards for safety and our requirements for safety, quality, taste and performance, so it is important that our chemists, toxicologists and packaging experts work closely with these parties.
While we have been asked numerous times to share more information about these efforts, information about status, timelines, materials and processes being evaluated is proprietary to our suppliers' businesses and to their suppliers, and we are not in a position to divulge it.
While we believe our role in this process is important, the metal packaging industry is highly standardized and we are just one company involved in this process.
If you are convinced liners containing BPA are safe for Coke and other beverage cans, why are you working with your suppliers to look for alternatives?
We are confident that all of our packaging is safe. We also recognize that some of our consumers and shareowners have expressed concerns and initiated campaigns to legislate alternatives to can linings containing BPA. While we do not believe such action would be based on sound science, our continuous improvement efforts in this area will help ensure we areprepared for any eventuality so that we can protect our business and our consumers' and shareowners' interests.
I've read reports that your shareowners have submitted proposals asking you to eliminate BPA from your cans and you have refused to do so. Is that true?
No. The requests from a few of our shareowners, submitted as Shareowner Proposals at our2010 and 2011 Annual Meetings, were to create a report on our efforts at Coca-Cola to find an alternative to can liners with BPA. Our position relative to the production of such a report has been publicly available in our Proxy Statements,which can be accessed on our website.
It is also important to note that about 75 percent of the votes cast by our shareowners for the 2011 Annual Meeting were against the proposal for a report.
Should You Be Concerned About BPA and Paper Receipts?
Most likely the last time you went to the pharmacy or grocery store you left with the products you bought and a paper receipt. Its also likely that youve read that paper receipts are harmful because they contain bisphenol A (BPA) as a component of the thermally reactive coating on the surface of the receipts.
But not everything you read is true, especially these days. Before jumping to conclusions lets take a look at the facts, which can serve as a good basis for determining whether you should be concerned or not. We can separately assess if and when youre likely to find BPA in thermal paper receipts today, and whether BPA is harmful, if it is present.
The most recent information on BPA in thermal paper receipts is from a recently published paper on exactly this topic. The paper, in the journal Environmental Pollution, describes analysis of receipts that were collected from various consumer locations (e.g., supermarkets, restaurants, shops and gas stations) in 39 countries on six continents. Included are receipts collected in four states in the U.S., both on the Eastern and Western sides of the country.
Surprisingly, or perhaps not, BPA was not found in any of the receipts collected in the U.S. Although this analysis cannot be considered completely definitive, since not every receipt in the U.S. was analyzed, the results do strongly suggest that the reported presence of BPA in thermal paper receipts is not something for which individuals in the U.S. need be concerned.
Before completely setting aside that possible concern, should you be worried if BPA were to be found in any thermal paper receipts in the U.S.? With BPA being one of the most intensively studied compounds on earth, that question too can be addressed with reliable research.
Two studies that are particularly relevant are ones that measure exposure of cashiers to BPA after handling BPA-containing receipts. Cashiers are potentially exposed to much higher levels of BPA throughout a work shift than are consumers who would only occasionally handle BPA-containing receipt papers.
In one study, conducted by the Finnish Institute of Occupational Health, volunteers simulated work as a cashier by handling BPA-containing receipts throughout a work shift. In the second study, conducted by the U.S. National Toxicology Program, actual cashiers handled BPA-containing receipts. In each case, exposure to BPA remained well below accepted safe levels and similar to low background levels of BPA experienced by the general population.
These studies support the conclusion of the Food and Drug Administrations assessment of the safety of BPA based on a comprehensive set of data. As succinctly stated on FDAs website: Is BPA safe? Yes. Along with that conclusion, the recent information indicates that we dont need to be concerned about BPA in thermal paper receipts.
ACANA FAQs FOR PET LOVERS
Q. WHAT IS FEDIAF AND AAFCO?
FEDIAF is the trade body that represents the European pet food industry. As we do export our ORIJEN diets to Europe, we follow FEDIAF nutritional recommendations for dogs and cats to ensure that our diets are complete andbalanced. AAFCO is the Association of American Feed Control Officials. Our Freeze-Dried foods and Treats are produced in our DogStar Kitchen in the US and adhere to the nutritional levels established by AAFCO for catsand dogs.
Q. Are ACANA foods appropriate for my overweight pet?
Yes. Studies show that feeding dogs a high protein, low carbohydrate diet can help them to reduce body weight better than a high carbohydrate food.High protein diets support weight loss, while not having such severe reductions in caloric intake when compared to traditional high carbohydrate diets. We recommend ACANA Light & Fit, as it does meet these requirements.
Q. What is your position on DCM?
Why some dogs develop DCM is a complex issue that has been studied by scientists for decades. From published research we know many factors may cause a dog to develop DCM, including breed, genetics, biology, pre-existinghealth conditions, digestive issues, obesity, nutrition and processing of key nutrients, as well as activity level. We believe the best diet for your dog depends on the unique nutritional needs of your pet.
The FDA has reinforced that:
- DCM is a scientifically complex, multifaceted disease and in December 2022, the FDA announced it will not release further updates on its research into DCM until there is any meaningful new scientific information toshare, because up until this point the reports under their review provided insufficient data to link grain-free foods to DCM.
- The development of DCM in dogs has a clear genetic component, and potentially other factors, including nutrition, could contribute.
- FDA is not taking any regulatory action against grain-free foods.
There is no question that grain-free foods are safe and nutritionally complete. We have been making premium grain-free foods for 15 years, and dogs thrive on our products. If grain-free foods were dangerous or unsafe, we would have known that by now.Moreover, as a public health agency, FDA would be required to take regulatory action, including recalling grain-free products if they were unsafe or dangerous.We are passionate about the premium quality of the grain-free food we make and are committed to optimizing pet health through sound nutrition. Grain-free foods are safe and nutritionally complete our history and thescience proves it.
The following article, which appeared in the Journal of Animal Science, provides an overview of the scientific literature on the issue.
For more information please contact our Customer Care team.
Q. What happened to the ACANA Lawsuit?
Heavy Metals Consumers represented by the same group of plaintiffs lawyers brought numerous class action lawsuits alleging that the heavy metals in Champions ORIJEN and ACANA dog food was deceptive or misleading. Champion doesnot add heavy metals into its food as an ingredient, or otherwise. Heavy metals are naturally found in the environment and the ingredients in Champions pet food. Every court that has considered this issue has foundthat the naturally-occurring heavy metals in Champions pet food are present at a low, safe levels that are not dangerous or toxic to pets.
Champion, the manufacturers of ORIJEN and ACANA, has tested its dog and cat foods for heavy metals at independent laboratories, using the Official Methods of Analysis by Association of Analytical Communities (AOAC). The results show that the presenceof naturally-occurring heavy metals are well below the National Research Councils maximum tolerable limits, which are the limits that the FDA uses for guidance and are the most widely used scientific guidance availableto veterinary toxicology and nutrition experts for determining what are considered to be safe levels of heavy metals in dog food.
Biologically Appropriate Pet Food At least eight federal courts have dismissed, or affirmed the dismissal of, lawsuits arguing that the term biologically appropriate was deceptive or misleading. These courts found that the term implies the food issuitable for dogs and cats to eat.
The term biologically appropriate refers to pet food that mirrors the natural diets which cats and dogs have evolved to consume, aligned with their digestive anatomy. Studies have shown that the fundamental physiology of modern dogs and cats has experiencedminimal change through domestication. Despite present day domestication, our beloved pets evolved from hunters, which is evident in their digestive mechanisms. Dogs and cats have short gastro-intestinal tracts. Thisindicates that the digestive tract is designed for breaking down protein and fat from meat, rather than plants or grains.
Therefore, in the context of dogs and cats, biologically appropriate food would typically consist of fresh or raw meat, offering high protein, moderate fat, and low carbohydrate content. It's worth noting that substantial amounts of grains and carbohydratesare not considered biologically appropriate for your pets, which is why our food is low in carbohydrates, unlike many other premium pet food brands.
