FAQs
At Clover Leaf, we pride ourselves on our extensive knowledge of seafood and our willingness to provide information. Here are a few frequently asked questions. Please select a category and click on a question below.
Questions - BPA
Answers
1) What is Bisphenol A?
Bisphenol A (BPA) plays an important role in acting as an additional safety barrier to insure the product is completely sealed. The safety of BPA has been extensively tested by regulatory agencies, academic and scientific institutions, and industry scientists for more than four decades. These tests have demonstrated that the potential human exposure to BPA is extremely small and poses no known risk to human health.
While some Clover Leaf packaging contains trace amounts of Bisphenol A, it continues to be recognized as safe by government bodies worldwide, including Health Canada, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, the U.K. Food Standards Agency, the European Commission’s Scientific Committee on Food, the Japanese Ministry for Health, Labour and Welfare and other regulatory agencies worldwide.
Health Canada recently announced its assessment of BPA which reassured consumers and retailers about the safety of BPA coatings used in canned products. Their report repudiated recent media reports questioning the safety of can coatings using BPA; Health Canada is sending a clear message that food and beverage products are safe for the general public to continue to consume as they’ve been doing for many years.
All of our products meet the current guidelines, however as food science and research continue to evolve, Clover Leaf endeavours to adapt to the latest technology and research findings, ensuring our consumers continue to enjoy the safest products available.
If you would like more information on Bisphenol A, please visit http://www.bisphenol-a.org/
Thank you for your interest in our products.
