Food & additives
Food-Grade Bags: What the Label Actually Means
Learn what “food grade” can and cannot tell you about storage bags, how food-contact approvals depend on intended use, and when not to heat your packaging.
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Food & additives
FDA’s Threshold of Regulation Proposal, Explained
Learn what FDA’s proposed threshold of regulation change could mean for food ingredients, how its exposure criteria work, and why it is not yet a final rule.
Food & additives
Phthalates in Food Packaging: FDA's 2026 Review
Understand FDA's 2026 phthalates review, where these plasticizers may enter food-contact systems, what labels omit, and practical ways to reduce exposure.
Food & additives
PFAS in Food Packaging: What the New EU Rules Mean
Learn what the EU's new PFAS limits mean for food packaging, where forever chemicals may appear, and practical ways to reduce everyday exposure safely.