The first food packaging-based polymer was Polyvinyl acetate (PVAC), which is an adhesive found in food packaging, shipping boxes/bags and binders for paper, plastics and foils.

Food packaging can chemically react with food. You may have observed this if you’ve ever stored tomato sauce in a plastic tub and seen a reddish residue in the container that doesn’t wash off.

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Other chemicals routinely found in food packaging and plastics are PFAS — per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances — used to repel oil and grease and withstand high temperatures.

Food packaging can chemically react with food. You may have observed this if you’ve ever stored tomato sauce in a plastic tub and seen a reddish residue in the container that doesn’t wash off.

"Henkel to present sustainable packaging solutions at Labelexpo Europe 2025" was originally created and published by ...

A shocking new study found that nearly 200 chemicals linked to breast cancer are being used in food packaging, and, worse yet, dozens of the carcinogens can find their way into the body.

Effective date October 1, 2025 Food Packaging Description No person may manufacture, distribute, sell, export, or use any packaging material containing a PFAS substance. “Packaging material ...

Innovations in food packaging The quick-service restaurant industry generates enormous amounts of packaging waste, contributing to landfill overflow and harming the environment. Traditional materials ...

According to experts, food and drink brands will need to consider several design priorities when developing packaging in 2025. Even as tariffs make packaging more expensive, sustainable materials ...

Effective date January 1, 2026 Food Packaging Description No manufacturer shall sell, distribute, or use food packaging to which PFAS have been intentionally added in any amount. “Food package ...