With the return to school comes the relief of knowing that children will return to school life – even with restrictions and several changes. Even so, we have one more concern: snack time. To prepare a tasty and safe lunch box, it is necessary to be aware of some basic precautions when packaging so that the food is free from contagion with the virus.
We have seen a lot on plastic-based products the symbol: BPA FREE. This indicates that it is a BPA free product. But what is BPA and why is it important for plastics to be free of such a component? Find out now! Bisphenol A also known as BPA is a diphenol, a compound used in the production of polycarbonate, a material present in most rigid plastics.