Key Development The UK Food Standards Agency (FSA) has launched a 12-week consultation on its plan to ban Bisphenol A (BPA) and related chemicals from food packaging and processing materials. The consultation, open until 24 December 2025, invites industry, consumers, and stakeholders to provide feedback on the proposed ban and its implementation. Cutting Long-Term Exposure
READ MOREOverview With sustainability in focus, glass containers are replacing plastic in many kitchens. They’re reusable, recyclable, and a smart step toward reducing single-use plastic. Glass is non-toxic and non-porous, so it won’t leach chemicals like BPA into food. What you store is exactly what you get—pure and uncontaminated. Unlike plastic, glass doesn’t stain or hold
READ MOREReport Despite a clear ban by the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI), many hotels and roadside eateries in Hubballi-Dharwad continue to indulge in unsafe food packaging, ie. single-use plastic and newspaper. FSSAI recently directed the Karnataka food safety department to investigate these violations, but the practice remains rampant. Authorities Struggle with Enforcement
READ MOREBisphenol A (BPA) is a chemical used to make plastics and resins, commonly found in everyday items like food containers, beverage cans, and some kitchenware. While it plays a key role in creating durable, long-lasting products, BPA has raised concerns because it can leach into the food and drinks we consume. BPA is classified as
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