BPA is a key component in the production of polycarbonate plastics. Polycarbonates (PC) are used in a variety of applications in the appliance industry where strength, durability and clarity are required. BPA is also present in certain thermo set epoxies used in coatings, adhesives, paints, etc. Phthalates are primarily used in vinyl to make the material more pliable/flexible. A vast majority of our products are made from BPA free plastics such as Polypropylene (PP), Acrylonitrile-Butadiene-Styrene (ABS), Styrene-Acrylonitrile (SAN), High Impact Polystyrene (HIPS), Polyethylene (PE), etc. and inorganic materials such as glass, which do not contain BPA.

Our FoodSaver® and Seal-a-Meal® branded products are intended for ‘reusable food storage’ and we have confirmed that our bags, rolls and canisters do NOT contain Polycarbonates (PC) or vinyl and therefore, do not contain BPA or Phthalates. Additionally, the FoodSaver® and Seal-a-Meal® vacuum sealing machines contain no Polycarbonates (PC) or vinyl that comes in direct contact with food or beverages.

Currently, Polycarbonates (PC) continue to be recognized as safe for food contact applications by the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA). JCS purchases Polycarbonates (PC) from trusted suppliers, who monitor to ensure what they sell complies with all current federal, state and local health and safety regulations.