Sustainability

Phasing out PFAS & BPA in food packaging

At Envases, we continuously work to improve our processes and deliver safe packaging solutions with a focus on responsible resource use. This includes our efforts in phasing out PFAS and BPA in our food packaging. We are actively phasing out substances of concern to ensure our products meet regulatory standards. Our strategies focus on phasing out PFAS and BPA in food packaging at every level of our production.

Across our European operations, we are transitioning to Bisphenol A Non-Intent (BPA-NI) coatings that are also PFAS Non-Intent (PFAS-NI).

Meeting ambitious deadlines

We are making significant progress towards BPA-NI coatings in line with stringent EU regulations. This aligns with our commitment to phasing out PFAS and BPA in food packaging.

  • By July 20, 2026, all cans we produce for the European market will be free from BPA-containing internal coatings (with limited exceptions). To support a smooth transition and reduce unnecessary waste, regulators granted an additional year — until July 20, 2027. This extension is to use up existing stock in the supply chain.
  • We plan to phase out external BPA-based coatings by July 20, 2028. However, stock depletion extends until July 20, 2029.
Envases phasing out BPA & PFAS in food packaging - timeline

Progress and centered collaboration

In our production in Denmark and Sweden, we’ve successfully converted most lacquers to BPA-NI, with only a few still containing BPA, which we are confident will be phased out within the specified timelines. Germany is particularly advanced, with almost all internal food coatings being BPA-NI. 

We are actively centralizing our lacquer specification from our Danish laboratory to streamline this complex process across all European operations.

We are dedicated to continuous innovation, rigorous testing, and strategic investment to phase out substances of concern.

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