At Packaging Friends, we know how important it is to choose packaging you can trust. especially when your products may come into contact with food.
That is why many of our plastic packaging products are made with materials that comply with applicable U.S. Food and Drug Administration food-contact regulations. These products are designed using FDA-compliant resins, colorants, additives, and other materials suitable for food packaging applications when used under the proper conditions.
Plastic Packaging Made for Food-Contact Applications
Our stock bags, custom bags, sheeting, and tubing films are manufactured using materials that comply with applicable FDA food-contact requirements, including 21 CFR 177.1520 and 21 CFR 184.1409.
In simple terms, this means the materials used in these products are recognized under FDA regulations for use in food-contact packaging applications, subject to good manufacturing practices and any limits or conditions listed in the applicable regulations.
These products may be used in contact with all food types under Conditions of Use B through H.
What This Means for Your Business
When you buy food-contact plastic packaging from Packaging Friends, you are choosing packaging made with materials intended for safe use in food packaging applications.
Our FDA-compliant plastic packaging options are commonly used for:
• Food storage and handling
• Food packaging and protection
• Bakery, produce, meat, seafood, and dry goods packaging
• Industrial food processing and distribution
• Custom plastic bags and film for food-related applications
We aim to make compliance easier to understand, so you can feel confident when selecting the right packaging for your products.
Products Covered
The following Packaging Friends products are made with FDA-compliant materials for food-contact applications:
• Stock plastic bags
• Custom plastic bags
• Plastic sheeting
• Plastic tubing film
These products are suitable for food-contact use when selected and used according to the applicable FDA regulations, good manufacturing practices, and the intended packaging application.
Products Not Covered
Some products are not made with FDA-compliant materials for food contact. VCI, or Vapor Corrosion Inhibitor, products are not produced with FDA-compliant materials.
If ordering a stock product, please verify the FDA Approved icon listed under the product's Product Properties section. If ordering a custom printed bag, please let us know if FDA compliance is required. While nearly all of our custom printed bags are FDA compliant, confirming this requirement allows us to ensure FDA-compliant inks are used during printing. For non-printed custom bags, we manufacture them to be FDA compliant by default. If FDA compliance is not required for your application, please let us know when placing your order.
Choosing the Right Packaging for Your Application
FDA-compliant materials are an important part of food packaging, but every application is different. Factors such as food type, storage temperature, handling process, packaging method, and end use can all affect whether a specific product is the right fit.
Packaging Friends provides information about the FDA status of the materials used in our products to the best of our knowledge. However, customers are responsible for determining whether a packaging product is suitable for their specific intended use.
Need Food-Contact Plastic Packaging?
Our team is here to help you find the right plastic bags, sheeting, or tubing film for your food packaging needs. Contact Packaging Friends today to request a quote or ask about FDA-compliant plastic packaging options for your application.