PFAS-free Food Packaging
Over the last few years, Fidra have been in touch with numerous retailers, food outlets and consumer brands about the need to remove harmful forever chemicals from our food packaging. Below we’ve collated all the information we’ve gathered so you can see who is committed to PFAS-free food packaging. You can also read our latest report summarising how UK retailers are managing PFAS and other chemicals of concern in their products.
UK Supermarkets
In February 2021, we delivered our petition containing almost 12,000 signatures to the CEO’s of Aldi, ASDA, Co-op, Iceland, Lidl, Morrisons, Marks and Spencer, Tesco, Sainsbury’s and Waitrose, urging them to remove PFAS from UK food packaging. Since then, many have gotten in touch with us to carry on the conversation and we’re delighted to see some exciting steps being taken towards removing these ‘forever chemicals’ from our food aisles.
Here’s what they said.
*Note this refers specifically to intentionally added PFAS, recognising that PFAS may enter food packaging through environmental contamination or the use of recycled materials.
Legend:
Committed to removing PFAS from food packaging by a specified date
Taking steps to reduce PFAS use
No known commitment to removing PFAS beyond regulatory requirements
Fast Food
What about fast food and restaurants? Below we’ve compiled relevant information to show you who else is talking about PFAS, and who else is taking action.
Is your favourite takeaway covered? If not, why not get in contact with them, ask what they are doing to tackle PFAS in their food packaging and let us know what they say. Or if you represent a company you think should be listed, get in touch and let us know.
*Note this refers specifically to intentionally added PFAS, recognising that PFAS may enter food packaging through environmental contamination or the use of recycled materials.
Legend:
Committed to removing PFAS from food packaging by a specified date
Taking steps to reduce PFAS use
No known commitment to removing PFAS beyond regulatory requirements