FDA Bans Use of Toxic PFAS Chemicals in Food Packaging Amid Rising Evidence of Health Risks
Regulators indicate the industry was able to phase out the use of PFAS in food contact packaging, ahead of a scheduled timeline commitment made in 2020.
Regulators indicate the industry was able to phase out the use of PFAS in food contact packaging, ahead of a scheduled timeline commitment made in 2020.
Regulators have warned that a process of fluorination used on many food containers could lead to PFAS contamination of consumers.
The FDA decision to limit phthalates came after the agency decided there was not enough scientific data to support a full ban.