FDA announces ‘win’ for grease-proofing materials in food packaging
The Food and Drug Administration announced that grease-proofing materials containing per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, also known as PFAS, will no longer be sold for use in food packaging in the U.S.
According to the FDA, PFAS are a group of chemicals that resist grease, oil, water and heat. Certain PFAS have been authorized for use in cookware, food packaging and food processing equipment, and exposure to some types of PFAS has been linked to negative health effects.
The new rule will eliminate the major sources of dietary exposure to PFAS from food packaging like fast-food wrappers, microwave popcorn bags, take-out paperboard containers and pet food bags.
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