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U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

Submissions on Post-Consumer Recycled (PCR) Plastics for Food-Contact Articles
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This is a list of submissions for which FDA issued a favorable opinion on the suitability of a specific process for producing post-consumer recycled (PCR) plastic to be used in the manufacturing of food-contact articles. The list includes the date of our no objection letter (NOL), the company that made the request, the subject plastic, whether the recycling process is physical or chemical, and limitations on the conditions of use for the recycled plastic.

Additional information on the safety of recycled plastics in Food Packaging is found at Recycled Plastics in Food Packaging.

If a listed process is sublicensed to be used by another manufacturer, there is no need for the sublicensing company to obtain a new favorable opinion letter issued to their name, as long as the recycling process and intended use conditions of recycled plastic are exactly the same as described in the original favorable letter listed on this website. The original favorable opinion letter is applicable to the recycling process that FDA reviewed, regardless of which manufacturer uses it.

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Recycle Number
(sorted Z-A) 		Date of NOL    Company Polymer Use Limitations Recycling
Process
332            Mar 5, 2024 Pashupati Group of Industries Polypropylene (PP) Provided the feedstock complies with all applicable authorizations:
  1. Articles (e.g., single layer trays, containers, crates, and clamshells) intended to contact raw fruits, vegetables, and shell eggs under Conditions of Use (COU) E through G.
  2. Articles (e.g., containers) intended for use with dry dietary supplements, retail carrier bags (grocery bags), and secondary and tertiary packaging films intended to be used with all food types under COU E through G.
  3. Non-food-contact layer in multilayer packaging intended to be used with all food types under all COU, provided that the rPP is separated from food by an effective barrier.
 Physical
331            Mar 5, 2024 Ultra-Poly Corporation Polypropylene (PP) Injection-molded articles in contact with Food Type VIII under Conditions of Use E through G, provided the feedstock complies with all applicable authorizations Physical
329            Feb 23, 2024 Shanghai SmartLoop Industrial Co., Ltd. High-density polyethylene (HDPE) or Polypropylene (PP) Provided the feedstock complies with all applicable authorizations:
  1. Articles (e.g., single layer trays, containers, crates, and clamshells) intended to contact raw fruits, vegetables, and shell eggs under Conditions of Use (COU) E through G.
  2. Articles (e.g., containers) intended for use with dry dietary supplements, retail carrier bags (grocery bags), and secondary and tertiary packaging films intended to be used with all food types under COU E through G.
  3. Non-food-contact layer in multilayer packaging intended to be used with all food types under all COU, provided that the rHDPE or rPP are separated from food by an effective barrier.
 Physical
325            Feb 5, 2024 Borealis Polypropylene (PP) Articles containing up to 10% recycled content in contact with Food Types VII through IX under Conditions of Use (COU) E through G, and articles containing up to 100% recycled content in contact with Food Type VIII under COU E through G, provided the feedstock complies with all applicable authorizations Physical
324            Jan 26, 2024 Guangdong Rhino New Technology Co., Ltd. Polypropylene (PP) Articles in contact with Food Type VIII under Conditions of Use E through G, provided the feedstock complies with all applicable authorizations Physical
323            Jan 26, 2024 Yuan Tsun Plastic Co., Ltd. Polypropylene (PP) Up to 25% recycled content in the following, provided the feedstock complies with all applicable authorizations:
  1. Rigid articles (e.g., single layer trays, containers, crates, and clamshells) intended to contact raw fruits, vegetables, and shell eggs under Conditions of Use (COU) E through G.
  2. Rigid articles (e.g., containers) intended for use with dry dietary supplements under COU E through G.
  3. Non-food-contact layer in multilayer packaging intended to be used with all food types under all COU, provided that the rPP is separated from food by an effective barrier.
 Physical
316            Nov 2, 2023 Global Green Material Co., Ltd. Polypropylene (PP)
  1. Articles (e.g., single layer trays, containers, crates, and clamshells) intended to contact raw fruits, vegetables, and shell eggs under Conditions of Use (COU) E through G.
  2. Articles (e.g., containers) intended for use with dry dietary supplements, retail carrier bags (grocery bags), and secondary and tertiary packaging films intended to be used with all food types under COU E through G.
  3. Non-food-contact layer in multilayer packaging intended to be used with all food types under all COU, provided that the PCR-HDPE or PCR-PP are separated from food by an effective barrier.

The feedstock comes from food contact articles and complies with all applicable authorizations 		Physical
315            Nov 1, 2023 PureCycle Technologies LLC Polypropylene (PP) Articles in contact with all food types under Conditions of Use E through G, provided the feedstock is sourced from food contact articles and complies with all applicable authorizations Physical
313            Oct 17, 2023 Greentech Plastics Ltd. Polypropylene (PP) Articles in contact with all food types under Conditions of Use C through H, provided the feedstock complies with all applicable authorizations Physical
310            Oct 6, 2023 Merlin Plastics Supply, Inc. Polypropylene (PP) and High-density polyethylene (HDPE) Articles in contact with all food types under Conditions of Use B through H, provided the feedstock comes from food contact articles and complies with all applicable authorizations Physical
307            Sep 12, 2023 BoReTech Resource Recovery Technology Co., Ltd. Polypropylene (PP) Articles in contact with raw fruits, vegetables, and shell eggs under Conditions of Use E through G, provided the PCR-PP material comes from food contact articles and complies with all applicable authorizations Physical
303            Jul 25, 2023 Jiangsu Ceville New Materials Technology Co., Ltd. Polypropylene (PP) Articles in contact with dry dietary supplements and raw fruits, vegetables, and shell eggs under Conditions of Use E through G, provded the PCR-PP material comes from food contact articles and complies with all applicable authorizations Physical
300            Jun 9, 2023 Integradora DRG Polypropylene (PP) Articles in contact with Food Type VIII, including raw fruits, vegetables, and shell eggs, under Conditions of Use E through G, provided the PCR-PP material comes from rigid food packaging and complies with all applicable authorizations.  Physical
299            Jun 6, 2023 Guolong Plastic Chemical Co., LTD Polypropylene (PP)
  1. Articles (e.g., single layer trays, containers, crates, and clamshells) intended to contact raw fruits, vegetables, and shell eggs under Conditions of Use (COU) E through G.
  2. Single-service articles (e.g., disposable tableware, cutlery, trays, caps, and lids for food service) intended to contact all food types under COU E through G.

The PCR-PP comes from beverage bottles and food containers and complies with all applicable authorizations. 		Physical
296            May 8, 2023 Jiu Long Thai Co., Ltd High-density polyethylene (HDPE) or Polypropylene (PP)
  1. Articles (e.g., single layer trays, containers, crates, and clamshells) intended to contact raw fruits, vegetables, and shell eggs under Conditions of Use (COU) E through G.
  2. Articles (e.g., containers) intended for use with dry dietary supplements, retail carrier bags (grocery bags), and secondary and tertiary packaging films intended to be used with all food types under COU E through G.
  3. Non-food-contact layer in multilayer packaging intended to be used with all food types under all COU, provided that the PCR-HDPE or PCR-PP are separated from food by an effective barrier.

The PCR-HDPE and PCR-PP come from food-contact articles and complies with all applicable authorizations. 		Physical
293            Mar 31, 2023 St. Joseph Plastics Polypropylene (PP) Articles in contact with Food Type VIII under Conditions of Use E through G, provided the PCR-PP material comes from food-contact articles, complying with all applicable authorizations.  Physical
291            Feb 17, 2023 Kingfa Sci & Tech. Co., Ltd. Polypropylene (PP) Articles in contact with all food types under Conditions of Use C through G, provided the PCR-PP material comes from previously used food-contact articles, complying with all applicable authorizations. Physical
286            Dec 23, 2022 Merlin Plastics Supply, Inc. Polypropylene (PP) Articles in contact with all food types under Conditions of Use B through H, provided the PCR-PP material comes from previously used food-contact articles, complying with all applicable authorizations. Physical
285            Dec 16, 2022 Da Fon Environmental Technology Co., Ltd. Polypropylene (PP) Articles in contact with Food Type VIII under Conditions of Use E through G, provided the PCR-PP material comes from food-contact articles, complying with all applicable authorizations. Physical
279            Nov 16, 2022 Shanghai Re-Poly Environmental Protection Technology Co. Polypropylene (PP) Articles in contact with raw fruits, vegetables, and shell eggs under Conditions of Use E through G, provided the PCR-PP material comes from food containers, complying with all applicable authorizations. Physical
277            Sep 6, 2022 PureCycle Technologies LLC Polypropylene (PP) Articles in contact with all types of food under Conditions of Use E through G, provided the PCR-PP material comes from drink cups and complies with all applicable authorizations. Physical
273            Jul 11, 2022 PLASgran Ltd. Polypropylene (PP) Pots, tubs, and trays in contact with food under Conditions of Use E through G, provided that the PCR-PP comes from pots, tubs, and trays, and complies with all applicable authorizations. Physical
270            Jun 1, 2022 Veolia Huafei Polymer Technology Co. Ltd. group, including its subsidiary Zhejiang Reef Science and Technology Co., Ltd. Polypropylene (PP)
  1. Single layer trays, containers, crates, and clamshells, intended to contact raw fruits, vegetables, and shell eggs under COU E-G.
  2. Single service articles, e.g., disposable table ware, cutlery, trays, caps and lids for food service, intended to contact all food types under COU E-G.

The PCR-PP comes from transparent, clear PP food containers, complying with all applicable authorizations. 		Physical
269            May 17, 2022 Closure Systems International Polypropylene (PP) Fabrication of caps and closures in contact with food under Conditions of Use as described in all applicable authorizations. Physical
262            Jan 31, 2022 TSAAKIK MEXICO  Polypropylene (PP) Articles that contact raw fruits, vegetables, and shell eggs under Conditions of Use E through G, provided the PCR-PP material comes from food containers and complies with all applicable authorizations.  Physical
256            Oct 26, 2021 EcoBlue Limited High density polyethylene (HDPE) or Polypropylene (PP)
  1. Articles (e.g., single layer trays, containers, crates, and clamshells) intended to contact raw fruits, vegetables, and shell eggs under Conditions of Use (COU) E through G.
  2. Articles (e.g., containers) intended for use with dry dietary supplements, retail carrier bags (grocery bags), and secondary and tertiary packaging films intended to be used with all food types under COU E through G.
  3. Non-food-contact layer in multilayer packaging intended to be used with all food types under all COU, provided that the PCR-HDPE or PCR-PP are separated from food by an effective barrier.

The PCR-HDPE and PCR-PP come from food grade material and compiles with all applicable authorizations. 		Physical
248            May 18, 2021 Lotte Chemical Polypropylene (PP) Articles containing up to 70% recycled content in contact with food under Conditions of Use D through G, provided the PCR-PP material comes from food-grade material and complies with all applicable authorizations. Physical
236            Nov 13, 2020 Ultra-Poly Corporation Polypropylene (PP) Articles for contact with food under Conditions of Use as described in all applicable authorizations, provided that recycled PP complies with all applicable authorizations.    Physical
229            May 5, 2020 Arpema Plásticos SA de CV Linear low density polyethylene (LLDPE), Low density polyethylene (LDPE), High density polyethylene (HDPE), or Polypropylene (PP) Articles for contact with fresh produce and shell eggs, under Conditions of Use E through F, provided that the recycled material comes from food grade materials and complies with all applicable authorizations. Physical
228            Apr 29, 2020 KW Plastics Polypropylene (PP) Articles for contact with food under Conditions of Use as described in all applicable authorizations, provided that recycled PP complies with all applicable authorizations. Physical
226            Apr 14, 2020 SeaCa Plastic Packaging Polypropylene (PP) Corrugated PP cartons for shipping of produce (raw fruits and vegetables) and seafood (shellfish and packaged cut fish) under Conditions of Use E-G, provided that the feedstock comes from PP corrugated cartons complying with all applicable authorizations. Physical
217            May 28, 2019 Plastic Recycling Inc. Polypropylene (PP) Articles for contact with food under the Conditions of Use as defined in 21 CFR 177.1520 and other applicable authorizations.    Physical
215            Oct 18, 2018 Aaron Industries Corporation Polypropylene (PP) and High density polyethylene (HDPE) Articles for contact with all food types under the Conditions of Use C through G, provided that recycled PP and HDPE comply with all applicable authorizations. Physical
210            Jul 27, 2018 Nuvida Plastic Technologies Inc. Polypropylene (PP) and High density polyethylene (HDPE) Articles consisting of up to 60% recycled content for contact with all types of food under the Conditions of Use B through H, provided the recycled material comes from food grade material and complies with 21 CFR 177.1520 and other applicable authorizations. Physical
202            Jul 7, 2017 Envision Plastics, a division of Altium Packaging LP Polypropylene (PP) Articles in contact with all types of food under Conditions of Use A through H, provided the PCR-PP comes from food containers. PCR-PP complies with all applicable authorizations. Physical
193            May 10, 2016 Ecotech® Consumer Products Polypropylene (PP) and High density polyethylene (HDPE) Articles for contact with food under the Conditions of Use B-H, provided that recycled PP and HDPE comply with all applicable authorizations. Physical
178            Jul 1, 2014 KW Plastics Polypropylene (PP) and low density polyethylene (LDPE) Disposable articles for contact with food under the Conditions of Use C through G, provided that recycled material comes from post-consumer material that complies with 21 CFR 177.1520 and other applicable authorizations. Physical
172            Nov 21, 2013 Wellmark Polypropylene (PP) Articles for contact with food under the Conditions of Use as defined in 21 CFR 177.1520 and other applicable authorizations. Physical
169            Sep 20, 2013 KW Plastics Polypropylene (PP) and low density polyethylene (LDPE) Reusable articles for contact with fresh produce and shelled eggs under room temperature and below, provided that recycled material comes from post-consumer material that complies with 21 CFR 177.1520 and other applicable authorizations. Physical
163            Jan 7, 2013 Plastic Recycling Inc. Polystyrene (PS) and polypropylene (PP) Articles for contact with non-alcoholic foods and beverages, and alcoholic beverages for food services, such as cold and hot fill drink cups, stir sticks and spear sticks, and containers for hot baked goods, under the conditions of use as described in all applicable authorizations. Physical
157            Feb 22, 2012 Nextlife Enterprises, LLC Polypropylene (PP) Disposable articles for contact with alcoholic beverages at room temperature, provided that recycled PP comes from the clothes hangers collected from qualified retail stores in the U.S., and complies with all existing applicable authorizations. Physical
136            May 11, 2010 Nextlife Enterprises, LLC Polypropylene (PP) Thermoformed or injection molded articles for contact with non-alcoholic foods under Conditions of Use B through H, provided that recycled PP complies with the existing applicable authorizations. The recycled PP may be blended with virgin, food grade PP or used as is to produce a finished food contact article. The finished article may be laminated with a barrier film on one or both surfaces. The food contact layer will be comprised of virgin, food-grade PP and may or may not contain the recycled PP. The recycled PP will not be used in food contact film applications. Physical
If a listed process is sublicensed to be used by another manufacturer, there is no need for the sublicensing company to obtain a new favorable opinion letter issued to their name, as long as the recycling process and intended use conditions of recycled plastic are exactly the same as described in the original favorable letter listed on this website. The original favorable opinion letter is applicable to the recycling process that FDA reviewed, regardless of which manufacturer uses it.
Recycle Number
(sorted Z-A) 		Date of NOL    Company Polymer Use Limitations Recycling
Process
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