Submissions on Post-Consumer Recycled (PCR) Plastics for Food-Contact Articles
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.

Recycle Number
(sorted Z-A) |
Date of NOL | Company | Polymer | Use Limitations |
Recycling Process |
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371 | Dec 18, 2024 | Blue Polymers LLC | 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 |
366 | Nov 27, 2024 | Plastiko Inc. | Polypropylene (PP) | Articles in contact with all food types under Conditions of Use A through H, provided the feedstock complies with all applicable authorizations | Physical |
359 | Sep 9, 2024 | Lotte Chemical | Polypropylene (PP) | Articles containing up to 90% recycled content in contact with all food types under Conditions of Use D through G, provided the feedstock comes from food-grade material and complies with all applicable authorizations. | Physical |
354 | Aug 20, 2024 | Starlinger & Co., GmbH | Polypropylene (PP) | Flexible intermediate bulk containers in contact with Food Type VIII under Conditions of Use E through G, provided the feedstock complies with all applicable authorizations | Physical |
349 | Jul 1, 2024 | Alcamare International Recycling Group S. de R.L. de C.V. | Polypropylene (PP) | Rigid articles in contact with all food types under Conditions of Use A through H and J (Microwave-Only Containers), provided the feedstock comes from food contact articles and complies with all applicable authorizations | Physical |
346 | Jun 7, 2024 | PureCycle Technologies LLC | Polypropylene (PP) | Articles in contact with all food types under Conditions of Use A through H, provided the feedstock complies with all applicable authorizations | Physical |
332 | Mar 5, 2024 | Pashupati Group of Industries | Polypropylene (PP) |
Provided the feedstock complies with all applicable authorizations:
|
Physical |
331 | Mar 5, 2024 | Ultra-Poly Corporation | Polypropylene (PP) | Injection-molded articles in contact with Food Type VIII under Conditions of Use E through G, provided the feedstock complies with all applicable authorizations | Physical |
329 | Feb 23, 2024 | Shanghai SmartLoop Industrial Co., Ltd. | High-density polyethylene (HDPE) or Polypropylene (PP) |
Provided the feedstock complies with all applicable authorizations:
|
Physical |
325 | Feb 5, 2024 | Borealis | Polypropylene (PP) | Articles containing up to 10% recycled content in contact with Food Types VII through IX under Conditions of Use (COU) E through G, and articles containing up to 100% recycled content in contact with Food Type VIII under COU E through G, provided the feedstock complies with all applicable authorizations | Physical |
324 | Jan 26, 2024 | Guangdong Rhino New Technology Co., Ltd. | Polypropylene (PP) | Articles in contact with Food Type VIII under Conditions of Use E through G, provided the feedstock complies with all applicable authorizations | Physical |
323 | Jan 26, 2024 | Yuan Tsun Plastic Co., Ltd. | Polypropylene (PP) |
Up to 25% recycled content in the following, provided the feedstock complies with all applicable authorizations:
|
Physical |
316 | Nov 2, 2023 | Global Green Material Co., Ltd. | Polypropylene (PP) |
The feedstock comes from food contact articles and complies with all applicable authorizations |
Physical |
315 | Nov 1, 2023 | PureCycle Technologies LLC | Polypropylene (PP) | Articles in contact with all food types under Conditions of Use E through G, provided the feedstock is sourced from food contact articles and complies with all applicable authorizations | Physical |
313 | Oct 17, 2023 | Greentech Plastics Ltd. | Polypropylene (PP) | Articles in contact with all food types under Conditions of Use C through H, provided the feedstock complies with all applicable authorizations | Physical |
310 | Oct 6, 2023 | Merlin Plastics Supply, Inc. | Polypropylene (PP) and High-density polyethylene (HDPE) | 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 |
307 | Sep 12, 2023 | BoReTech Resource Recovery Technology Co., Ltd. | Polypropylene (PP) | Articles in contact with raw fruits, vegetables, and shell eggs under Conditions of Use E through G, provided the PCR-PP material comes from food contact articles and complies with all applicable authorizations | Physical |
303 | Jul 25, 2023 | Jiangsu Ceville New Materials Technology Co., Ltd. | Polypropylene (PP) | Articles in contact with dry dietary supplements and raw fruits, vegetables, and shell eggs under Conditions of Use E through G, provded the PCR-PP material comes from food contact articles and complies with all applicable authorizations | Physical |
300 | Jun 9, 2023 | Integradora DRG | 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 PCR-PP material comes from rigid food packaging and complies with all applicable authorizations. | Physical |
299 | Jun 6, 2023 | Guolong Plastic Chemical Co., LTD | Polypropylene (PP) |
The PCR-PP comes from beverage bottles and food containers and complies with all applicable authorizations. |
Physical |
296 | May 8, 2023 | Jiu Long Thai Co., Ltd | High-density polyethylene (HDPE) or Polypropylene (PP) |
The PCR-HDPE and PCR-PP come from food-contact articles and complies with all applicable authorizations. |
Physical |
293 | Mar 31, 2023 | St. Joseph Plastics | Polypropylene (PP) | Articles in contact with Food Type VIII under Conditions of Use E through G, provided the PCR-PP material comes from food-contact articles, complying with all applicable authorizations. | Physical |
291 | Feb 17, 2023 | Kingfa Sci & Tech. Co., Ltd. | Polypropylene (PP) | Articles in contact with all food types under Conditions of Use C through G, provided the PCR-PP material comes from previously used food-contact articles, complying with all applicable authorizations. | Physical |
286 | Dec 23, 2022 | Merlin Plastics Supply, Inc. | Polypropylene (PP) | Articles in contact with all food types under Conditions of Use B through H, provided the PCR-PP material comes from previously used food-contact articles, complying with all applicable authorizations. | Physical |
285 | Dec 16, 2022 | Da Fon Environmental Technology Co., Ltd. | Polypropylene (PP) | Articles in contact with Food Type VIII under Conditions of Use E through G, provided the PCR-PP material comes from food-contact articles, complying with all applicable authorizations. | Physical |
279 | Nov 16, 2022 | Shanghai Re-Poly Environmental Protection Technology Co. | Polypropylene (PP) | Articles in contact with raw fruits, vegetables, and shell eggs under Conditions of Use E through G, provided the PCR-PP material comes from food containers, complying with all applicable authorizations. | Physical |
277 | Sep 6, 2022 | PureCycle Technologies LLC | Polypropylene (PP) | Articles in contact with all types of food under Conditions of Use E through G, provided the PCR-PP material comes from drink cups and complies with all applicable authorizations. | Physical |
273 | Jul 11, 2022 | PLASgran Ltd. | Polypropylene (PP) | Pots, tubs, and trays in contact with food under Conditions of Use E through G, provided that the PCR-PP comes from pots, tubs, and trays, and complies with all applicable authorizations. | Physical |
270 | Jun 1, 2022 | Veolia Huafei Polymer Technology Co. Ltd. group, including its subsidiary Zhejiang Reef Science and Technology Co., Ltd. | Polypropylene (PP) |
The PCR-PP comes from transparent, clear PP food containers, complying with all applicable authorizations. |
Physical |
269 | May 17, 2022 | Closure Systems International | Polypropylene (PP) | Fabrication of caps and closures in contact with food under Conditions of Use as described in all applicable authorizations. | Physical |
262 | Jan 31, 2022 | TSAAKIK MEXICO | Polypropylene (PP) | Articles that contact raw fruits, vegetables, and shell eggs under Conditions of Use E through G, provided the PCR-PP material comes from food containers and complies with all applicable authorizations. | Physical |
256 | Oct 26, 2021 | EcoBlue Limited | High density polyethylene (HDPE) or Polypropylene (PP) |
The PCR-HDPE and PCR-PP come from food grade material and compiles with all applicable authorizations. |
Physical |
248 | May 18, 2021 | Lotte Chemical | Polypropylene (PP) | Articles containing up to 70% recycled content in contact with food under Conditions of Use D through G, provided the PCR-PP material comes from food-grade material and complies with all applicable authorizations. | Physical |
236 | Nov 13, 2020 | Ultra-Poly Corporation | Polypropylene (PP) | Articles for contact with food under Conditions of Use as described in all applicable authorizations, provided that recycled PP complies with all applicable authorizations. | Physical |
229 | May 5, 2020 | Arpema Plásticos SA de CV | Linear low density polyethylene (LLDPE), Low density polyethylene (LDPE), High density polyethylene (HDPE), or Polypropylene (PP) | Articles for contact with fresh produce and shell eggs, under Conditions of Use E through F, provided that the recycled material comes from food grade materials and complies with all applicable authorizations. | Physical |
228 | Apr 29, 2020 | KW Plastics | Polypropylene (PP) | Articles for contact with food under Conditions of Use as described in all applicable authorizations, provided that recycled PP complies with all applicable authorizations. | Physical |
226 | Apr 14, 2020 | SeaCa Plastic Packaging | Polypropylene (PP) | Corrugated PP cartons for shipping of produce (raw fruits and vegetables) and seafood (shellfish and packaged cut fish) under Conditions of Use E-G, provided that the feedstock comes from PP corrugated cartons complying with all applicable authorizations. | Physical |
217 | May 28, 2019 | Plastic Recycling Inc. | Polypropylene (PP) | Articles for contact with food under the Conditions of Use as defined in 21 CFR 177.1520 and other applicable authorizations. | Physical |
215 | Oct 18, 2018 | Aaron Industries Corporation | Polypropylene (PP) and High density polyethylene (HDPE) | Articles for contact with all food types under the Conditions of Use C through G, provided that recycled PP and HDPE comply with all applicable authorizations. | Physical |
210 | Jul 27, 2018 | Nuvida Plastic Technologies Inc. | Polypropylene (PP) and High density polyethylene (HDPE) | Articles consisting of up to 60% recycled content for contact with all types of food under the Conditions of Use B through H, provided the recycled material comes from food grade material and complies with 21 CFR 177.1520 and other applicable authorizations. | Physical |
202 | Jul 7, 2017 | Envision Plastics, a division of Altium Packaging LP | Polypropylene (PP) | Articles in contact with all types of food under Conditions of Use A through H, provided the PCR-PP comes from food containers. PCR-PP complies with all applicable authorizations. | Physical |
193 | May 10, 2016 | Ecotech® Consumer Products | Polypropylene (PP) and High density polyethylene (HDPE) | Articles for contact with food under the Conditions of Use B-H, provided that recycled PP and HDPE comply with all applicable authorizations. | Physical |
178 | Jul 1, 2014 | KW Plastics | Polypropylene (PP) and low density polyethylene (LDPE) | Disposable articles for contact with food under the Conditions of Use C through G, provided that recycled material comes from post-consumer material that complies with 21 CFR 177.1520 and other applicable authorizations. | Physical |
172 | Nov 21, 2013 | Wellmark | Polypropylene (PP) | Articles for contact with food under the Conditions of Use as defined in 21 CFR 177.1520 and other applicable authorizations. | Physical |
169 | Sep 20, 2013 | KW Plastics | Polypropylene (PP) and low density polyethylene (LDPE) | Reusable articles for contact with fresh produce and shelled eggs under room temperature and below, provided that recycled material comes from post-consumer material that complies with 21 CFR 177.1520 and other applicable authorizations. | Physical |
163 | Jan 7, 2013 | Plastic Recycling Inc. | Polystyrene (PS) and polypropylene (PP) | Articles for contact with non-alcoholic foods and beverages, and alcoholic beverages for food services, such as cold and hot fill drink cups, stir sticks and spear sticks, and containers for hot baked goods, under the conditions of use as described in all applicable authorizations. | Physical |
157 | Feb 22, 2012 | Nextlife Enterprises, LLC | Polypropylene (PP) | Disposable articles for contact with alcoholic beverages at room temperature, provided that recycled PP comes from the clothes hangers collected from qualified retail stores in the U.S., and complies with all existing applicable authorizations. | Physical |
136 | May 11, 2010 | Nextlife Enterprises, LLC | Polypropylene (PP) | Thermoformed or injection molded articles for contact with non-alcoholic foods under Conditions of Use B through H, provided that recycled PP complies with the existing applicable authorizations. The recycled PP may be blended with virgin, food grade PP or used as is to produce a finished food contact article. The finished article may be laminated with a barrier film on one or both surfaces. The food contact layer will be comprised of virgin, food-grade PP and may or may not contain the recycled PP. The recycled PP will not be used in food contact film applications. | Physical |
Recycle Number
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Date of NOL | Company | Polymer | Use Limitations |
Recycling Process |
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