Retulp bamboo products

Update: Wednesday, February 17, 2020

Retulp bamboo products

February 15, 2021, the Dutch Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority (NVWA) has advised that melamine plastic tableware containing bamboo and/or corn fibers should no longer be used. According to research by the NVWA, the combination of melamine plastic and bamboo sometimes releases an excessive concentration of the substance formaldehyde. And this would exceed the health standard. All the more reason for the NVWA to ban these products. But what about Retulp's bamboo products?

Retulp bamboo drinking bottles

The Retulp Bambu thermos is a thermos whose exterior, except for the cap, is made of bamboo. This gives the bottle a robust and natural look. But that's all. The inside is made of recycled stainless steel and is therefore BPA free and food safe. This also applies to the Retulp Urban drinking bottles and thermos flasks of which only the outside of the cap is made of bamboo. Stainless steel is safe and durable for use as a drinking bottle. The Dutch Nutrition Centre (voedingscentrum.nl) has indicated that as an alternative to melamine plastic tableware, it should go for products made of stainless steel, among other materials. So there is no reason to worry.

Retulp bamboo Ecobox

But what about our Retulp Ecobox? The Retulp lunchbox has a sturdy bamboo lid and the tray is made of bamboo fibers. However, these bamboo fibers are in combination with Polypropylene (PP) and not the melamine plastic that the NVWA is talking about. In addition, all items are tested for migration of toxic substances before they are purchased. Because melamine plastic is known as a risk material, the products are also tested for the migration of this. None of our products contain this melamine plastic.

retulp bamboo lunchbox thermos mug white

Safe use

Retulp lunchboxes are safe for use in any. By the way, we do not recommend using the lunchbox in the microwave and washing it in the dishwasher.

Sustainability is key

Retulp opts for durable materials rather than sham solutions. Thus, Retulp products are suitable for daily use and have a long life. Food safety and sustainability are central to this rather than a product with a short lifespan.