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SIGG supplemental evidence: Email exchange with Christina on BPA in SIGG bottles

The exchange below occurred in August 2007 between a German SIGG customer and a SIGG representative. You can read more about this and other evidence collected in our investigation of SIGG's relationship with the truth on BPA in its products here.

Initial request for information


From: Christina <*******@*****.com>
To: info@sigg.ch
Sent: Sunday, August 19, 2007 10:07:00 PM
Subject: Fragen

1) Stimmt es, dass Sigg Flaschen Bisphenol-A enthalten?
2) Gibt es Sigg-Flaschen, die einen Sturz besser ueberstehen als andere (anderer Lack?)?
3) Ist die active bottle top auch fuer Kinder geeignet?

Danke.
Christina *****

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Translation:

Subject: Questions

1) Is it true that Sigg bottles contain Bisphenol-A?
2) Are there Sigg bottles that can survive a crash better than anyone else (other lacquer?)?
3) If the active bottle top suitable for children?

Thank you.
Christina *****

Initial response to the questions


From: **** ********* <*********.****@sigg.com>
To: *******@*****.com
Sent: Wednesday, August 29, 2007 4:46:11 AM
Subject: Fragen

Sehr geehrte Frau Amail

Besten Dank für Ihre Anfrage. Gerne beantworten wir Ihre Fragen:

1. Sämtliche Testversuche haben bisher kein Bisphenol-A in unseren Flaschen festgestellt
2. Zu den typischen Alu-Flaschen von SIGG führen wir auch eine Edelstahl-Kollektion

(Hot&Cool) die sehr robust ist – gilt auch für unsere Oval-Bottle aus Aluminium.

3. Generell NEIN, der ABT ist für Jugendliche und Erwachsene konzipiert.

Mit freundlichen Grüßen

********* ****
Product Manager

SIGG SWITZERLAND AG
Walzmühlestrasse 62 , CH- 8500 Frauenfeld
Tel. +41 (0)52 728 63 30 , Fax +41 (0)52 728 63 07
Tel. direct: +41 (0)52 728 64 16
email: *********.****@sigg.com
www.sigg.com

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Translation:

Dear Mrs. *****,

Thank you for your inquiry. We are happy to answer your questions:

1. All test trials have been no bisphenol-A found in our bottles
2. The typical aluminum bottles from SIGG we also carry a stainless steel collection (Hot & Cool), which is very robust - also applies to our oval-bottle made of aluminum.
3. Generally NO, the ABT is designed for adolescents and adults.

Sincerely,

********* ****
Product Manager

SIGG SWITZERLAND AG
Walzmühlestrasse 62 , CH- 8500 Frauenfeld
Tel. +41 (0)52 728 63 30 , Fax +41 (0)52 728 63 07
Tel. direct: +41 (0)52 728 64 16
email: *********.****@sigg.com
www.sigg.com

Persistent questioning


Von: *******@*****.com [mailto: *******@*****.com ]
Gesendet: Mittwoch, 29. August 2007 18:00
An: **** *********
Betreff: Re: Fragen

Herr ****, vielen Dank fuer Ihre Antwort. Ehrlich gesagt beruhigt mich Ihre Antwort zu Frage Nr. 1 nicht besonders.... Dies koennte man so oder so deuten...

Ich frage daher nochmals: Verwendet Sigg Bisphenol-A bei der Herstellung der Flaschen?

Bitte entschuldigen Sie meine Penetranz aber ich bin kurz davor der Sigg Flasche abzuschwoeren und zu Kleen Kanteen ueberzugehen.... Ich moechte das Risiko fuer meine Kinder nicht eingehen, wenn ich nicht 100% sicher bin, dass die Flasche okay ist.

Besten Dank

Christina *****

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Translation:

Mr. ****, thanks for your answer. Frankly it does not reassure me, your answer to question No. 1 is not particularly .... This could be interpreted either way ...

I would ask again: Is bisphenol-A used in the manufacture of SIGG bottles?

Please excuse my persistence but I'm about to renounce the Sigg bottle and switch to Kleen Kanteen .... I will not take risks for my children if I am not 100% sure that the bottle is okay.

Thank you,

Christina *****

Final response from SIGG


From: **** ********* <*********.****@sigg.com>
To: *******@yahoo.com
Sent: Wednesday, August 29, 2007 11:26:06 PM
Subject: AW: Fragen

Hallo Frau *****

Nein, die Firma SIGG verwendet kein Bispenol-A. Unsere Alu-Flaschen sind absolut okay.

Mit freundlichen Grüßen

********* ****
Product Manager

SIGG SWITZERLAND AG
Walzmühlestrasse 62 , CH- 8500 Frauenfeld
Tel. +41 (0)52 728 63 30 , Fax +41 (0)52 728 63 07
Tel. direct: +41 (0)52 728 64 16
email: *********.****@sigg.com
www.sigg.com

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Translation:

Hello Mrs. *****,

No, SIGG does not use Bispenol-A. Our aluminum bottles are completely okay.

Sincerely,

********* ****
Product Manager

SIGG SWITZERLAND AG
Walzmühlestrasse 62 , CH- 8500 Frauenfeld
Tel. +41 (0)52 728 63 30 , Fax +41 (0)52 728 63 07
Tel. direct: +41 (0)52 728 64 16
email: *********.****@sigg.com
www.sigg.com
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Categories: chemical safety, SIGG, water bottles
1. Estelle [9/01/09]

Quick note to say I featured your blog on mine for Blog Day. The post is in French but it’s all nice :)

2. Jeremiah [9/01/09]

Mercy buckets, Estelle! Google Translate says:

“ZRecommends, a blog for parents who wish to be informed consumers. This is one of the first blogs that, two years ago, sheds light on the presence of bisphenol A (BPA) in baby bottles and since tracking products that are both practical and safe for our children . The depth work done this blog is quite impressive, as evidenced, among other things, this note on the correspondence with the manufacturers of aluminum SIGG bottles. Also discover the Zrece guide that lists products deemed safe by the authors.”

Thanks for thinking of us, and for recommending our site!

3. Estelle [9/01/09]

You’re welcome, I already hear from a new fan! Google Translator is quite an amazing tool, isn’t it?

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