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?
Cans are also relatively bad for our environment, so why not go for glass?
Yes, glass would be great and some stores already offer products made of glass, but glass is also becoming more and more expensive and is a valuable raw material.
I raised this issue 12 years ago, and the first response was immediately to point out the legally prescribed maximum values. This was followed later by a reference to the non-existent obligation to make a declaration. Both were repeated several times in Migros' replies. Also the statement that the changeover is a slow process. We consumers are of course pleased that Migros is making progress here. Europe, however, has long since moved on. France has even banned BPA since 2016 - in other words, when I asked the question, France already had alternatives in place. It is disappointing that Migros continued to refer to the maximum levels that apply here for a long time, even though it was already known at the time that BPA is harmful to health in the long term even in much smaller quantities, thus ignoring the health of its customers. After all, two years ago it was said that more and more packaging was BPA-free. Now I would like to ask Migros to publish a list of either the BPA-containing or BPA-free products that they sell. Thank you very much!
Hello tomhawk, thank you for your contribution. We were happy to carry out further clarifications with the relevant specialist body. It turned out that we continue to base our risk assessment on the statements of the FOPH (Federal Office of Public Health), the EFSA (European Food Safety Authority) and the BfR (Federal Institute for Risk Assessment). In addition, we carry out regular checks to ensure compliance with the guidelines. There are no plans to compile a list as requested by you. We will of course continue to monitor the issue closely so that we can take appropriate action if necessary. Kind regards, Tabea
Hello tomhawk, thank you for your contribution. We were happy to carry out further clarifications with the relevant specialist body. It turned out that we continue to base our risk assessment on the statements of the FOPH (Federal Office of Public Health), the EFSA (European Food Safety Authority) and the BfR (Federal Institute for Risk Assessment). In addition, we carry out regular checks to ensure compliance with the guidelines. There are no plans to compile a list as requested by you. We will of course continue to monitor the issue closely so that we can take appropriate action if necessary. Kind regards, Tabea
In other words, nobody at Migros has any idea which products are packaged BPA-free and which are not. Of course, this also makes statements such as "In addition, BPA-free interior coatings are now increasingly being used for canned goods" untrustworthy, to say the least. Rather, it gives rise to the strong suspicion that in reality nothing is BPA-free at all. In any case, we have to assume that this is the case as no one has taken up the issue, monitored it and kept lists.
In other words, nobody at Migros has any idea which products are packaged BPA-free and which are not. Of course, this also makes statements such as "In addition, BPA-free interior coatings are now increasingly being used for canned goods" untrustworthy, to say the least. Rather, it gives rise to the strong suspicion that in reality nothing is BPA-free at all. In any case, we have to assume that this is the case as no one has taken up the issue, monitored it and kept lists.
I can understand that Migros adheres to the limits set by the federal authorities. I would be interested to know what the internal controls look like. Are laboratory analyses really commissioned or is a confirmation from the supplier that limits are being adhered to sufficient? For me, this has something to do with "corporate social responsibility". Substances that are suspected of being harmful to health do not belong in food packaging. As a retailer, Migros has a social responsibility to protect its customers. There are enough examples where lobby organizations have been able to delay the banning of substances for a long time because there is a lot of money involved.
I can understand that Migros adheres to the limits set by the federal authorities. I would be interested to know what the internal controls look like. Are laboratory analyses really commissioned or is a confirmation from the supplier that limits are being adhered to sufficient? For me, this has something to do with "corporate social responsibility". Substances that are suspected of being harmful to health do not belong in food packaging. As a retailer, Migros has a social responsibility to protect its customers. There are enough examples where lobby organizations have been able to delay the banning of substances for a long time because there is a lot of money involved.
Hello schneich, thank you for your inquiry. We checked this with our specialist department. To ensure that food contact materials comply with the law and are harmless to health, the manufacturer or importer must submit a declaration of conformity for each product on the basis of their own tests and material specifications or on the basis of declarations from their suppliers. We are legally responsible for ensuring that the requirements (documentation, inspection of verification documents, archiving) are met and that only legally compliant products (duty of care and verification) are placed on the market. As part of the statutory self-monitoring obligation, compliance with the legal requirements is checked randomly and on a risk basis in accredited laboratories and measures are initiated in the event of deviations. Kind regards, Alex
Hello schneich, thank you for your inquiry. We checked this with our specialist department. To ensure that food contact materials comply with the law and are harmless to health, the manufacturer or importer must submit a declaration of conformity for each product on the basis of their own tests and material specifications or on the basis of declarations from their suppliers. We are legally responsible for ensuring that the requirements (documentation, inspection of verification documents, archiving) are met and that only legally compliant products (duty of care and verification) are placed on the market. As part of the statutory self-monitoring obligation, compliance with the legal requirements is checked randomly and on a risk basis in accredited laboratories and measures are initiated in the event of deviations. Kind regards, Alex
A test has just been carried out by Warentest regarding BPA. So I wanted to ask whether Migros canned food is on the list and how the canned food is produced today? Which tinned food contains BPA?
A test has just been carried out by Warentest regarding BPA. So I wanted to ask whether Migros canned food is on the list and how the canned food is produced today? Which tinned food contains BPA?
Stiftung Warentest is a German organization and as far as I have seen, only products from Aldi, Lidl, Edeka and various German producers were tested. Although it also occasionally includes branded products from Maggi and Alnatura, it mainly focuses on German products. You have to pay a fee to view the test results. You can view the tested products themselves.
I would worry more about my health because of the food from the can than about the possible BPA in it.
I would worry more about my health because of the food from the can than about the possible BPA in it.
Hardly. These contents are clearly defined and if it says red beans, water, white wine vinegar, table salt, lemon juice concentrate, onion powder, as with organic red beans, then there is nothing as questionable as the BPA.
Hardly. These contents are clearly defined and if it says red beans, water, white wine vinegar, table salt, lemon juice concentrate, onion powder, as with organic red beans, then there is nothing as questionable as the BPA.
I actually agree with you about beans. I also buy them in cans. And white beans too. I find them good sources of protein without having to soak the beans the day before and cook them the next day. But when I think of canned mushrooms (from China) or peaches (all the vitamins are probably dead) or ravioli etc... Incidentally, asparagus also comes from China. Are there no asparagus in Europe? Sometimes I stand in front of the wall of cans and marvel at the variety of these products and imagine what other nutrients they contain, apart from calories and salt.
