Food Grade Recycled Plastic: FDA EFSA Approval
Food-grade recycled plastics require specific certifications and approvals for use in food contact applications.
Regulatory Frameworks
- FDA approval for US market
- EFSA approval for EU market
- Other regional regulations
Requirements
- Source material restrictions
- Processing standards
- Contamination controls
Materials
- rPET: Most common food-grade
- rHDPE: Limited applications
- rPP: Growing approval
Conclusion
Food-grade certification is essential for recycled plastics in packaging market.