Food Contact Materials
Quick Overview
Bioplastics widely approved for food contact — PLA, Bio-PE, Bio-PET, PBS meet FDA/EU migration limits for food packaging.
Overview
Materials approved for direct contact with food. Bioplastics widely used: PLA (FDA 21 CFR, EU 10/2011), Bio-PE, Bio-PET, PBS. Must meet migration limits, compositional requirements, and GMP. Certification varies by region (FDA GRAS, EU positive lists, China GB).
Key Concepts
Bioplastics widely approved for food contact — PLA, Bio-PE, Bio-PET, PBS meet FDA/EU migration limits for food packaging.
Industry Landscape
Major Companies & Projects
NatureWorks, Total Corbion, Novamont, Danimer, FKuR, BASF, Amcor, Sealed Air, Tetra Pak, Huhtamaki are actively developing food contact materials technologies and applications.
Applications
Food packaging, Beverage bottles, Food service ware, Disposable tableware, Produce bags, Coffee capsules
Standards & Certifications
EU 10/2011, FDA 21 CFR 177, China GB 4806, ISO 18602, EN 13432
Related Terms
pla, bio-pe, bio-pet, pbs, compostable, packaging, packaging-waste-regulation
Further Reading
- Industry reports from Nova-Institute, European Bioplastics, ISCC
- Peer-reviewed literature in Green Chemistry, ACS Sustainable Chemistry & Engineering
- Regulatory updates from EU Commission, USDA BioPreferred, FDA
Standards & Certifications
- EU 10/2011
- FDA 21 CFR 177
- China GB 4806
- ISO 18602
- EN 13432
Major Producers
- NatureWorks
- Total Corbion
- Novamont
- Danimer
- FKuR
- BASF
- Amcor
- Sealed Air
- Tetra Pak
- Huhtamaki
Key Applications
- Food packaging
- Beverage bottles
- Food service ware
- Disposable tableware
- Produce bags
- Coffee capsules
📰 Latest News on Food Contact Materials
- Breakthrough in Milk-Based Bioplastic Film Feb 28, 2026