What is Migros' policy on BPA in tins? I can't find any information on this either online or on the tins. Let's take canned tomatoes, for example. Are these normal cans with the usual BPA contamination, or has Migros already done something about it?
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Hi Tanja
Let's take up the topic again...as we all know, the juggernaut Migros only changes its course when topics go viral...Migros is at least as stubborn, comfortable and lazy (for cost reasons, as always) as the FOPH, on whose opinion it relies.
I would like to ask for a list of those products that are sold without BPA / BPS in the packaging..so that I can leave all the other stuff that is now classified as demonstrably harmful to health.
That would be nice..thanks.
At least: how does Migros do it in France, where BPA and BPS are completely banned? Do you sell in BPA-free containers there and only sell the poisonous stuff to the stupid Swiss?
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Hello freak-power@gmx.ch, thank you for your message. Tanja is currently enjoying her well-deserved vacation, so I'm writing to you in her place.
I will be happy to find out for you whether a corresponding listing is available and will get back to you as soon as I have any news.
Best wishes and have a nice rest of Monday
Karin
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Dear Karin
I am 1000% convinced that Migros has such a list...and if not, your employer will certainly compile one for me, otherwise I would have to assume that Big M has no idea what it sells and in what packaging, which would then possibly cast an extremely bad light on the reputation that has been pushed with a lot of money, sales percentages, event sponsoring and other image campaigns, should this fact accidentally become public and this non-information spread more widely.
I would therefore like to thank you and Migros for your work and look forward to the list of all Migros canned products that are sold in BPA / BPS-free packaging by the orange giant :-)
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Oh yes...I forgot...
In contrast to my fellow writers, I don't tend to let topics that interest me fizzle out if the answer is unsuccessful or inappropriate to the question...and let the grass grow over the matter for 2 years...and I'm not satisfied with any links to official opinions, as has already been attempted in this thread to "answer" an unpopular question (which is understandable...Migros would have to invest money...and that's not at all possible), right, Karin.
In Switzerland there are uncoated cans...the company www.sauter-verpackungen.ch has been producing them since 1875, which means that the company Bina.ch, taken over by Migros in 1945, WOULD (if they WANTED to) be able to fill them in chemical-free cans.
You see...I am...at least somewhat...in the picture, so I would think it would be great if you and your employer were at least as knowledgeable.
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Good morning freak-power@gmx.ch
Don't worry, I haven't forgotten about you - I'll take care of it and get back to you as soon as I have news. :)
Best wishes and in the meantime have a nice day
Karin
Hello freak-power
We will clarify all your questions conscientiously and try to help wherever possible. We have also clarified your questions again with those responsible. However, it is difficult to discuss when one side has already formed its opinion and is not prepared to listen to arguments and incorporate them into its own considerations. You describe both Migros and the FOPH as "comfortable and lazy". We are convinced that an exchange at eye level is only possible with the necessary respect. Even or especially when you have different opinions. We ask that you also adhere to the usual rules of decency.
We would like to explain our position to you again: Although you were 1000 percent sure, the list you requested does not exist. Migros places high demands on its suppliers for every product, including the packaging. The product managers know very well how their products are packaged. However, Migros has a large number of products in its range, some of which are sourced regionally by the cooperatives. It would take a great deal of effort to compile such a list. We therefore ask for your understanding that we cannot send you a list. We will be happy to provide you with information on a specific product that you would like to consume.
Even if you don't agree with this, we always adhere to the FOPH's risk assessment and rely on its evaluations. In an article dated February 16, 2016, the FOPH concludes: "However, according to the current state of knowledge, BPA does not pose a health risk, as the exposure for the population is too low." You can find the details here: http://www.bag.admin.ch/themen/chemikalien/07843/15795/index.html?lang=de. Despite your objection, we are posting this link again because we think this information is important.
Migros takes your wish for BPA-free packaging seriously and, despite this assessment, is endeavoring to offer packaging and products without BPA in the future. all children's articles such as children's plates and children's bottles have been BPA-free since 2011.
We are also in the process of switching to BPA-free lid seals. However, the changeover involves a great deal of technical effort and therefore takes time. We are also looking for new BPA-free solutions for food cans. Our commitment goes far beyond the legal requirements.
Best regards,
Daniel
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Dear Daniel
How can France come to the conclusion that BPA is dangerous after all...and generally prohibit BPA in connection with food? Do they know more..or less than the FOPH?
And: how does Migros do this in its stores and stores in France?
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"Whether in food packaging, CDs, toys or receipts - the chemical bisphenol A (BPA) is hard to avoid in everyday life. The EU Food Safety Authority (EFSA) recently carried out a new risk assessment of this substance and significantly lowered the limit value for everyday use." http://www.codecheck.info/news/Gesundheitsrisiko-Massenchemikalie-Bisphenol-A-in-Plastik-152176
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Finally: The Committee of the EU Member States at the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) has voted by a large majority in favor of classifying bisphenol A (BPA) as "endocrine disruptor for humans". https://www.bund.net/aktuelles/detail-aktuelles/news/offiziell-bestaetigt-bisphenol-a-ist-hormonschaedlich-fuer-den-menschen/
Incidentally, the German Federation for the Environment and Nature Conservation (BUND) found that more than half of the canned foods tested were contaminated with bisphenol A (BPA) in a study of canned foods from large German retail chains. https://www.bund.net/service/presse/pressemitteilungen/detail/news/hormongift-bisphenol-a-in-lebensmittelkonserven-nachgewiesen/
