Food&drinkEurope: "Heinz Australia said it plans to phase out use of bisphenol A (BPA) in all its baby food packaging in response to mounting consumer fears over the substance.
A spokesman from the company’s UK and Ireland division also confirmed the firm was committed to finding BPA alternatives despite assurances from official bodies that the chemical posed no health risks.
Canned food a priority
In its announcement today, Heinz Australia said it would prioritise canned baby foods followed by metal closures on jars. BPA is found in the epoxy lining of food cans and in seals on food jar closures. Concerns have been raised about migration of the chemical from these coatings into foods and the company acknowledged that “in some cases, small amounts of the chemicals in the food packaging may leach into the food product.”
“We expect BPA-free cans for baby food to be available within 12 months, with metal closures on glass jars to follow”, Heinz Australia corporate affairs manager Jessica Ramsden told FoodProductionDaily.com. “We will not risk the safety or quality of our products by rushing this process.”"
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