As the focus on per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) intensifies, multiple states and some U.S. federal agencies are implementing or considering implementation of restrictions or bans on the products use in food contact articles. This article focuses on the restrictions and bans in the U.S. that impact the use of PFAS in food packaging, and includes a discussion of the challenges manufacturers face due to inconsistent science and policy decision related to the use of these chemicals in food packaging.
FDA is seeking scientific data and information on the current food contact uses of fluorinated polyethylene. Fluorination of polyethylene may result in the formation of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS).
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) tested seafood samples for per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) and found harmful levels of perfluorooctanoic acid in canned clams from China.
Sustainability solutions company Zume and chemical producer Solenis have announced a sustainable food packaging line that is 100 percent free of harmful per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS).
Major restaurant brands such as Burger King, Popeyes, Chick-Fil-A, and others commit to phasing out per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in their packaging.
Per- or polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are causing long-lasting contamination on Maine farms, prompting the state’s lawmakers to call on the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) for financial assistance.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has analyzed the results of its first survey of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), and found almost no PFAS present in the samples collected.
