Recycled Polypropylene gets food contact approval from US FDA for 100%

01-Oct-14

Alabama based KW Plastics' recycled PP has been approved by the US Food and Drug Administration for food contact at levels of up to 100%. The letter expands FDA’s non-objections to produce a post-consumer resin suitable for use in the fabrication of disposable food service items, under Conditions of Use C-G. In addition to the reusable food contact crates and pallets, appropriate applications for KWR621 FDA now include disposable cutlery, soup containers, and hot and cold drink cups, such as stadium cups. “We are excited about the FDA’s decision to expand the conditions and the expanded opportunities this will bring our customers,” Scott Saunders, General Manager for KW Plastics Recycling Division, said. “The demand for food grade PCR is growing each day. What may have seemed impossible a few years ago is a reality today. Achieving our second FDA NOL within 12 months is a testament to the investment and research KW Plastics commits to growing our industry.”