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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
423            Jan 12, 2026 IDVB Recycling Operations Pvt Ltd. Polyethylene terephthalate (PET) Articles in contact with all food types under Conditions of Use C through H, provided the feedstock comes from food contact articles and complies with all applicable authorizations. Physical
422            Dec 18, 2025 Zing Whorthai Co., Ltd. Polyethylene terephthalate (PET) Provided the feedstock comes from food contact articles and complies with all applicable authorizations:
  1. 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 Conditions of Use (COU) E through G.
  2. Non-food-contact layer in multilayer packaging intended to be used in contact with all food types under all COU, provided that the rPET is separated from food by an effective barrier.
 Physical
421            Jan 5, 2026 Suzhou Polytec Machine Co. Ltd. Polyethylene terephthalate (PET) Articles in contact with Food Type VIII under Conditions of Use E through G, provided the feedstock comes from food contact articles and complies with all applicable authorizations. Physical
420            Nov 28, 2025 Langgeng Jaya Group High-density polyethylene (HDPE) or polypropylene (PP) Provided the feedstock comes from food contact articles and complies with all applicable authorizations:
  1. Articles (e.g., single layer trays, containers, crates, and clamshells) intended to contact dry foods, such as 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 in contact with all food types under all COU, provided that the rHDPE or rPP is separated from food by an effective barrier.
 Physical
419            Nov 28, 2025 Langgeng Jaya Group Polyethylene terephthalate (PET) Provided the feedstock comes from food contact articles and complies with all applicable authorizations:
  1. Articles (e.g., single layer trays, containers, crates, and clamshells) intended to contact dry foods, such as 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 in contact with all food types under all COU, provided that the rPET is separated from food by an effective barrier.
 Physical
418            Sep 30, 2025 PureCycle Technologies LLC Polypropylene (PP) Articles in contact with all food types under Conditions of Use A through H, provided the feedstock comes from food contact articles and complies with all applicable authorizations. Physical
417            Sep 29, 2025 Zhejiang BoReTech Environmental Engineering Co., Ltd. Polyethylene terephthalate (PET) Provided the feedstock comes from food contact articles and 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 in contact with all food types under all COU, provided that the rPET is separated from food by an effective barrier.
 Physical
416            Sep 29, 2025 Tecnofer Ecoimpianti S.r.l. Low-density polyethylene (LDPE) or linear low-density polyethylene (LLDPE) Articles in contact with Food Type VIII, including raw fruits, vegetables, and shell eggs, under Conditions of Use E through G, provided the feedstock comes from food contact articles and complies with all applicable authorizations. Physical
415            Sep 11, 2025 Beier Machinery Co., Ltd. Polyethylene terephthalate (PET) Articles in contact with Food Type VIII, including raw fruits, vegetables, and shell eggs, under Conditions of Use E through G, provided the feedstock comes from food contact articles and complies with all applicable authorizations. Physical
414            Sep 11, 2025 Teamplas R&D Co., Ltd. High-density polyethylene (HDPE) or polypropylene (PP) Provided the feedstock comes from food contact articles and 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 in contact with all food types under all COU, provided that the rHDPE or rPP is separated from food by an effective barrier.
 Physical
413            Sep 11, 2025 Formosa Chemicals & Fibre Corporation Polypropylene (PP) Articles in contact with all food types under Conditions of Use C through G, provided the feedstock comes from food contact articles and complies with all applicable authorizations. Physical
412            Sep 11, 2025 HORNG EN CO., LTD. High-density polyethylene (HDPE) Articles in contact with Food Type VIII, including raw fruits, vegetables, and shell eggs, under Conditions of Use E through G, provided the feedstock comes from food contact articles and complies with all applicable authorizations. Physical
411            Sep 11, 2025 Starlinger & Co., GmbH Wien, Austria Polypropylene (PP) Caps and closures in contact with all food types under Conditions of Use C through H, provided the feedstock comes from food contact articles and complies with all applicable authorizations. Physical
410            Sep 11, 2025 Nextek Ltd. Polypropylene (PP) Articles in contact with all food types under Conditions of Use A through H, provided the feedstock comes from food contact articles and complies with all applicable authorizations. Physical
409            Sep 11, 2025 PT ALBA Tridi Plastics Recycling Indonesia Polyethylene terephthalate (PET) Articles in contact with all food types under Conditions of Use C through G, provided the feedstock comes from food contact articles and complies with all applicable authorizations. Physical
408            Aug 7, 2025 PT ALBA Tridi Plastics Recycling Indonesia Polyethylene terephthalate (PET) Non-food-contact layer in multilayer packaging intended to be used with all food types under all Conditions of Use, provided that the rPET is separated from food by an effective barrier. Physical
407            Aug 28, 2025 Carbios Terephthalic acid (TA) As a monomer in the manufacture of PET and other polyesters authorized to contact food. Chemical
406            Aug 4, 2025 Compuestos Tknset S de RL de CV Polypropylene (PP) Articles in contact with all food types under Conditions of Use E through G, provided the feedstock comes from food contact articles and complies with all applicable authorizations. Physical
405            Aug 7, 2025 CuRe Technology BV Polyethylene terephthalate (PET) Articles in contact with all food types under Conditions of Use C through G, provided the feedstock comes from food contact articles and complies with all applicable authorizations. Chemical
404            Aug 1, 2025 Guangdong Huaxing Plastic Machinery Co., Ltd. High-density polyethylene (HDPE) Articles in contact with Food Type VIII under Conditions of Use E through G, provided the feedstock comes from food contact articles and complies with all applicable authorizations. Physical
403            Aug 1, 2025 Chiripal Poly Films Ltd. Polyethylene terephthalate (PET) Articles in contact with all food types under Conditions of Use C through H, provided the feedstock comes from food contact articles and complies with all applicable authorizations. Physical
402            Jul 23, 2025 Dodhia Synthetics Ltd. Polyethylene terephthalate (PET) Articles in contact with all food types under Conditions of Use C through H, provided the feedstock comes from food contact articles and complies with all applicable authorizations. Physical
401            Jul 25, 2025 Genox Recycling Tech (ZhaoQing) Co., Ltd. High-density polyethylene (HDPE) Articles in contact with Food Type VIII under Conditions of Use E through G, provided the feedstock comes from food contact articles and complies with all applicable authorizations. Physical
400            Jul 10, 2025 Purecycle Technologies LLC Polypropylene (PP) Articles with up to 37% recycled content in contact with all food types under Conditions of Use A through H, provided the feedstock comes from food contact articles and complies with all applicable authorizations. Physical
399            Jul 7, 2025 Costruzioni Meccaniche Luigi Bandera S.p.A Polyethylene terephthalate (PET) Articles in contact with all food types under Conditions of Use C through G, provided the feedstock comes from food contact articles and complies with all applicable authorizations. Physical
398            Jun 26, 2025 WIS Kunststoffe GmbH Polypropylene (PP) Articles in contact with all food types under Conditions of Use E through G, provided the feedstock is sourced from PP cups and complies with all applicable authorizations. Physical
397            Jun 26, 2025 Carbios Mono-ethylene glycol (MEG) As a monomer in the manufacture of PET and other polyesters authorized to contact food. Chemical
396            Jun 6, 2025 Shanghai Re-mall Environmental Protection New Material Co., Ltd., Shanghai Re-poly Environmantal Protection Technology Co., Ltd., and Jiangxi Re-poly Recycling Technology Co., Ltd. Polypropylene (PP) 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
395            Jun 6, 2025 Srichakra Polyplast Pvt. Ltd. Polyethylene terephthalte (PET) Articles in contact with all food types under Conditions of Use C through H, provided the feedstock comes from food contact articles and complies with all applicable authorizations. Physical
394            Jun 6, 2025 Thai Shinkong Industry Co., Ltd. Polyethylene terephthalte (PET) Articles in contact with all food types under Conditions of Use A through H, provided the feedstock complies with all applicable authorizations. Physical
393            Jun 4, 2025 Zhejiang BoReTech Environmental Engineering Co., LTD Polyethylene terephthalte (PET) Articles in contact with all food types under Conditions of Use B through H, provided the feedstock complies with all applicable authorizations. Physical
392            May 30, 2025 Gneuss Kunststofftechnik GmbH High-density polyethylene (HDPE) Milk bottles used under Conditions of Use C through G, provided the feedstock comes from food contact articles and complies with all applicable authorizations. Physical
391            May 16, 2025 PureCycle Technologies LLC Polypropylene (PP) Articles in contact with all food types under Conditions of Use A through H, provided the feedstock comes from food contact articles and complies with all applicable authorizations. Physical
390            May 6, 2025 Genox LyondellBasell New Material Co., Ltd. High-density polyethylene (HDPE) Articles in contact with Food Type VIII under Conditions of Use E through G, provided the feedstock comes from food contact articles and complies with all applicable authorizations. Physical
389            Apr 29, 2025 Compuestos Tknset S de RL de CV 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 feedstock comes from food contact articles and complies with all applicable authorizations. Physical
388            Apr 28, 2025 Genox LyondellBasell New Material Co., Ltd. Polypropylene (PP) Articles in contact with Food Type VIII under Conditions of Use E through G, provided the feedstock comes from food contact articles and complies with all applicable authorizations. Physical
387            Apr 22, 2025 WIS Kunststoffe GmbH Polypropylene (PP) Articles in contact with Food Types I, II, IVB, VIB, and VIIB under Conditions of Use E through G, provided the feedstock is sourced from PP cups and complies with all applicable authorizations. Physical
386            Apr 21, 2025 Avian (Shanghai) Machinery Co., Ltd.; Avian (USA) Machinery, LLC; Avian Machinery (Australia) PTY. LTD.; and PRT (Jiang Su) Environmental Equipment Technology Co., Ltd. High-density polyethylene (HDPE) Articles in contact with Food Type VIII, including raw fruits, vegetables, and shell eggs, under Conditions of Use E through G, provided the feedstock comes from food contact articles and complies with all applicable authorizations. Physical
385            Apr 8, 2025 Avian (Shanghai) Machinery Co., Ltd.; Avian (USA) Machinery, LLC; Avian Machinery (Australia) PTY. LTD.; and PRT (Jiang Su) Environmental Equipment Technology Co., Ltd. Polyethylene terephthalate (PET) Articles in contact with Food Type VIII, including raw fruits, vegetables, and shell eggs, under Conditions of Use E through G, provided the feedstock comes from food contact articles and complies with all applicable authorizations. Physical
384            Apr 8, 2025 Polystyvert Inc. Polystyrene (PS) Articles in contact with all food types under the conditions of use as described in all applicable authorizations, provided the feedstock complies with all applicable authorizations. Physical
383            Apr 7, 2025 Uflex Ltd. Polypropylene (PP) Provided the feedstock comes from food contact articles and complies with all applicable authorizations:
  1. Articles in contact with Food Type VIII under Conditions of Use (COU) E through G.
  2. 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 to be used with with all food types under all COU, provided that the rPP is separated from food by an effective barrier.
 Physical
382            Mar 26, 2025 Srichakra Polyplast Pvt. Ltd. Polyethylene terephthalate (PET) Clamshells and other containers in contact with Food Type VIII, including raw fruits, vegetables, and shell eggs, under Conditions of Use E through G, provided the feedstock comes from food contact articles and complies with all applicable authorizations. Physical
381            Mar 19, 2025 PT ALBA Tridi Plastics Recycling Indonesia Polyethylene terephthalate (PET) Articles in contact with Food Type VIII, including raw fruits, vegetables, and shell eggs, under Conditions of Use E through G, provided the feedstock comes from food contact articles and complies with all applicable authorizations. Physical
380            Mar 19, 2025 Plastic Recycling, Inc. Polypropylene (PP) Provided the feedstock comes from food contact articles and complies with all applicable authorizations:
  1. Articles (e.g., single layer trays, containers, crates, and clamshells) in contact with Food Type VIII, including 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) in contact with all food types under COU E through G.
  3. Non-food-contact layer in multilayer packaging in contact with all food types under COU E through G.
 Physical
379            Mar 11, 2025 Purv Technoplast Private Limited Polyethylene terephthalate (PET) Clamshells and other containers in contact with Food Type VIII, including raw fruits, vegetables, and shell eggs, under Conditions of Use E through G, provided the feedstock comes from food contact articles and complies with all applicable authorizations. Physical
378            Feb 26, 2025 Alpha Ecoplast Private Limited Polyethylene terephthalate (PET) Articles in contact with all food types under Conditions of Use C through H, provided the feedstock comes from food contact articles and complies with all applicable authorizations. Physical
377            Feb 26, 2025 EREMA GmbH Polyethylene terephthalate (PET) Articles in contact with all food types under Conditions of Use C through H, provided the feedstock comes from food contact articles and complies with all applicable authorizations. Physical
376            Feb 18, 2025 Plastic Recycling, Inc. Polypropylene (PP) or polystyrene (PS) Articles in contact with all food types under the Conditions of Use as described in all applicable authorizations, provided the feedstock complies with all applicable authorizations. Physical
375            Feb 4, 2025 KraussMaffei Extrusion GmbH High-density polyethylene (HDPE) Provided the feedstock comes from food contact articles and complies with all applicable authorizations:
  1. Containers with up to 14% recycled content in contact with all food types under Conditions of Use (COU) C through G.
  2. Bottle caps and closures with up to 100% recycled content in contact with all food types under COU C through G.
  3. Meat trays with up to 40% recycled content used under COU F and G.
  4. Disposable tableware and cutlery with up to 90% recycled content in contact with all food types under COU E through G.
 Physical
374            Jan 17, 2025 Nan Ya Plastics Corporation Polyethylene terephthalate (PET) Articles with up to 50% recycled content in contact with all food types under Conditions of Use C through G, provided the feedstock complies with all applicable authorizations. Chemical

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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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