Can PVC be used for food packaging?

Polyvinyl chloride, known as PVC, is one of the world’s leading synthetic polymers. It has many uses, ranging from long-term construction applications, such as pipes used in the transportation of potable water, to short-term uses, such as food packaging.

Is PVC used in packaging?

PVC was one of the first polymers used in food packaging applications to replace more traditional materials such as glass, card and paper. PVC is fully approved for use in food contact applications throughout the world.

Is PVC FDA approved?

FDA approves non-phthalate PVC plasticizer Pevalen for food-contact applications. FDA has notified Perstorp Holding AB (Malmo, Sweden) that its Pevalen plasticizer for polyvinyl chloride (PVC) polymers has been deemed to be safe for repeated-use, food-contact products.

What type of plastic is used in food packaging?

Polyethylene Terephthalate PET is the most commonly used plastic in the world. The plastic material is primarily used for food packaging that requires glass-clear quality, e.g. fresh salads, fruits, cold meats, snacks, etc. PET is a very tough and flexible plastic material with high impact strength.

Is PVC safe for food contact?

Is PVC Food Safe? When the right type of PVC is used (uPVC or Rigid PVC), it is perfectly safe for use in gardening, aquaponics, drinking water systems, or other systems where it will come into contact with food or beverages. The chemicals in PVC cement are not food safe.

Is PVC plastic food safe?

Is PVC a food grade?

This article aims to answer the question, is PVC food safe? Well, in simple words, the answer is yes. Thanks to the aforementioned NSF-51 standards along with FDA approval, it is safe to conclude that PVC is food graded. UPVC, in particular, is an extremely safe material and very low maintenance.

What is food grade PVC?

Regular PVC is made more flexible and softer because plasticizers are added to it. When plasticizers are not added to PVC, it is called Rigid PVC or uPVC, and also known as Food Safe PVC. Food Safe PVC doesn’t have any BPA (bisphenol A) or phthalates, making it safe for gardening and outdoor use.

What type of PVC is food safe?

Regular PVC (polyvinyl chloride) is a common, strong but lightweight plastic. It is made softer and more flexible by the addition of plasticizers. If no plasticizers are added, it is known as uPVC or Rigid PVC (Food Safe PVC). uPVC or Rigid PVC does not contain any phthalates or BPA and is safe and stable.