FDA Food Contact Regulations
The FDA regulates food contact materials under 21 CFR 170-199. Materials must be proven safe for their intended use.
Key FDA Requirements
- 21 CFR 177: Direct food additives — polymers
- FCN: Food Contact Notifications
- GRAS: Generally Recognized as Safe status
EU Regulations
EU Regulation 10/2011 covers plastic materials in contact with food. Requires migration testing.
Common Food Safe Plastics
- PP: Polypropylene — widely used, microwave safe
- PE: Polyethylene — food bags, bottles
- POM: Acetal — FDA compliant natural grades
- PC: Polycarbonate — reusable food containers
Certification Verification
Always request material certificates and FDA compliance letters from your supplier.
FAQ
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Food Grade Plastics — Complete FDA and EU Compliance Guide for Food Contact Materials is a good option when fast iteration, complex geometry, low tooling cost, or low-volume production is more important than molded-part unit cost.
What should be checked before choosing Food Grade Plastics — Complete FDA and EU Compliance Guide for Food Contact Materials?
Check part size, material properties, surface finish, dimensional tolerance, heat exposure, load direction, and whether post-processing is required.
How does Food Grade Plastics — Complete FDA and EU Compliance Guide for Food Contact Materials compare with CNC machining?
3D printing can create complex shapes quickly, while CNC machining is often stronger for precise surfaces, tighter tolerances, and production-grade materials.
What affects the cost of Food Grade Plastics — Complete FDA and EU Compliance Guide for Food Contact Materials?
Cost depends on material, build volume, print time, layer height, support removal, finishing, inspection, and the number of parts in the build.
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