In recent weeks there’s been renewed concern over who and what to believe over
the safety of reusable food and beverage containers, specifically around the
presence of Bisphenol-A (BPA) in many of these products.
We know it’s confusing and bet you’re frustrated. We are too. For that reason,
we’re taking a moment to clarify what’s in our products and to reaffirm our
ongoing commitment to be honest with you, so you can make informed decisions.
WHAT'S IN OUR PRODUCTS
Stainless steel
The majority of our products (75% of our entire line) are made from stainless
steel and because stainless steel is rust-proof, odorless and tasteless, it
doesn’t require a liner and has never contained BPA. It never
has and never will.
All of our stainless steel is made from food-grade stainless steel. We use 18/8
stainless steel, also known as grade 304 on all food-contact stainless steel.
We’ve been working with stainless steel for nearly 100 years. Having nearly a
century’s worth of experience you can trust that our stainless steel is safe,
durable and built to last. We have generations of fans to prove it.
Plastic
For the remaining 25% of our line, we now use one of three plastics, all of
which naturally do not contain Bisphenol-A and are thus BPA-Free. They are:
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Eastman Tritan™ copolyester plastic
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Polypropylene
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eCycle recycled polypropylene
Last year when concerns were first raised about BPA, a small portion of our
product assortment was plastic. So we took proactive measures and were one of
the first to launch BPA-free solutions in our plastic products, ensuring you
had options that fit your life. Today, we’re proud to say that all of our new
and existing Stanley products are manufactured with BPA-free materials on all
food-contact surfaces.
While all existing plastic products are now manufactured with BPA-free
materials, we do still have two polycarbonate products that you may still find
on retail shelves. Polycarbonate is the plastic containing Bisphenol-A. We are
working to phase out of these items, but in the mean time, it’s possible you
may still see a polycarbonate product in your store with the Stanley name on
it. These specific items are the Outdoor Camp/Mug Bowl 20oz, The Classic
Outdoor Camp/ Mug Bowl 32oz and possibly a handful of other discontinued items.
Both the Camp/Mug bowls are now being manufactured with BPA-Free Eastman
Tritan™ copolyester plastic and they will state that they are BPA-free on the
packaging.
HOW WILL YOU KNOW WHAT IS BPA-FREE?
When you are shopping you will know which products are BPA-Free because all of
our packaging clearly states the materials included in our products. If they
are stainless steel they are already, naturally BPA-Free – so we don’t call
this out on most packaging. If they are plastic they include an additional
call-out noting that they are indeed BPA-Free.
Online our web site features BPA-Free icons on all products that are BPA-Free,
which at this time, is 100% of our online collection.
OUR ONGOING COMMITMENT TO YOU
Since 1913, we’ve remained dedicated to our promise of delivering quality gear,
built for life and built for your life. We have and will always be committed to
being honest with you about what’s in our products and ensuring you have all
the information you need to make the right choices. It is part of who we are
and what keeps you staying loyal, nearly a century later.
If you have any questions about our products or materials please give us a call
or shoot us an email at 1-800-251-4535 or info@stanley-pmi.com.