Nov 18 2010
The latest reports in the US Media have indicated that many non-woven polypropylene reusable bags in the market place contain unhealthy levels of lead.
Envirosax is proud to state that our bags are 100% High Grade Polyester. This is important because non-woven polypropylene bags break down in UV light (sunlight) dispersing potentially toxic particles over your food, car, home, etc. Polyester material does not do this. Envirosax bags are Polyester – NOT non-woven polypropylene – so that doesn't happen.
Envirosax products are lead-free and compliant with the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act (CPSIA). The CPSIA has recently introduced US legislation that establishes maximum safe levels of lead content in various consumer products, and establishes a certification process to ensure those products are safe for use by children.
All Envirosax reusable bags have been tested for lead by an approved CPSA Laboratory, Applied Technical Services Inc., down to 10 parts per million (ppm) and no lead was found at this level. Many cheap non-woven polypropylene bags tested as high as 500ppm; most hit 100ppm, posing potential health risks. Envirosax was found to be in compliance with all applicable safety guidelines as of February 10, 2010 and also complies with the new guidelines that come into effect August 14, 2011.
Before using reusable bags to carry items such as produce, consumers should ensure that the bags have been tested to show that it is safe to do so. Envirosax reusable bags are safe to carry unwrapped food. Envirosax bags have undergone food migration tests by The Australian Government National Measurement Institute. The testing involves putting a piece of wet fruit in the bag and letting it sit for 10 days then testing it to see if any residue comes off from the bag.