PFAS in Packaging: What You Should Know

Check out our collection of content on the topic of PFAS. Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are a diverse group of thousands of chemicals used in hundreds of types of products. Read more about what PFAS is, the regulations surrounding the chemicals, and a look at PFAS-free packaging.

Sustainable Packaging

FDA Ends Sales of Food Packaging Containing PFAS

A voluntary phaseout of PFAS chemicals in U.S. food contact packaging has been fulfilled, eliminating a significant source of dietary exposure to the substances for consumers.

March 4, 2024

The FDA in 2020 initiated a voluntary phaseout of some short-chain PFAS for use in food-contact packaging, which is now complete.

Sustainable Packaging

Unwrapping the Complexity of PFAS in Packaging

As evidence of the harmful health and environmental effects of PFAS grows, companies need to make informed decisions to limit the substances’ presence in their operations.

February 7, 2024

One of the primary uses of PFAS is as a grease barrier in food packaging.

Sustainable Packaging

PFAS and Other Contaminants Found in Food Process Wastewater

PFAS concentrations and other contaminants found in some food process wastewater are raising concerns about environmental impacts.

December 12, 2023

Laura Hubbard collecting treated wastewater samples at a food processing facility.

Sustainable Packaging

FDA Monitoring Regulations for PFAS

The FDA is currently monitoring a phase-out of short chain PFAS and proposing regulatory changes to improve its ability to revoke food contact authorizations for such substances.

November 20, 2023

The FDA's proposed changes to food contact notification regulations would apply to all food contact substances, not just PFAS.

Flexible packaging

UPM Specialty Papers Enables Pet Food Brands to Create Recyclable, PFAS-free Paper Packaging

UPM Specialty Papers

UPM Specialty Papers is responding to the growing pet food market’s need to transform traditional packaging solutions by offering paper-based alternatives for plastics and packages that contain soon to be phased out PFAS chemicals.

November 10, 2023

Operational Excellence

State and Federal PFAS Regulations Tightening

Companies need to be mindful of both incoming PFAS regulations and how PFAS might be present in their operations to stay safe from legal trouble.

November 10, 2023

PFAS have been used in food packaging and various other applications including commercial household products and firefighting foam.

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Pat's Picks Podcast: Day Two Observations at PACK EXPO Las Vegas

PFAS-free oxygen absorber, pick-and-place robot with multi-system integration, all-electric linerless label print-and-apply system, new custom printing collaboration—this and more in Pat Reynolds' Day Two PACK EXPO Las Vegas podcast.

September 12, 2023

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PFAS-free Oxygen Absorber

Mitsubishi debuts first-ever oxygen absorber that’s free of ‘forever chemicals.’

September 12, 2023

Sustainability

On-the-Go Container for Tacos

Better Earth

Better Earth launches 100% compostable taco clamshells made with unbleached bamboo fiber and free of PFAs, wax, and plastic linings.

June 14, 2023

Sustainable Packaging

Connect Snacks Designs PFAS-Free Packaging for Microwave Popcorn

Connect Snacks removes the plastic, PFAS-based liner typically used in microwave popcorn packaging, eliminating the possibility of the ‘forever chemical’ from leaching into its product.

January 5, 2023

pfas-free packaging for microwavable popcorn

Sustainability

Delivery Hero Partners with Eco-Products to Launch Sustainable Packaging Program

Eco-Products Inc.

Leading delivery platform will provide restaurants with plant-based, no-PFAS-added packaging across the globe.

July 29, 2021

Protective/transport packaging

What Do PFAS Actions Tell Us About Food Contact Substances Industry?

The PFAS story keeps developing, and isn’t over yet.

August 25, 2020

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How Korpack Wins on Speed and Smarts

Inside Korpack’s rapid rise from packaging material sales to end-of-line contract packaging for major brands.

Alison Fragale, organizational psychologist and professor at the University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill

PPWLN Breakfast at PACK EXPO Las Vegas Supports Women in Packaging and Processing

Through the Line: Packaging and Processing

Through the Line: Palm-Sized Carton Delivers 180 Doses of Skin Care

The ‘Polka King of the Midwest’ from 903 Brewers took top honors in Quad’s eye-tracking study, thanks to its bold illustrated face and playful packaging—proving that character-driven visuals can stop shoppers in their tracks and boost shelf appeal.

Beer Label Lessons: A Masterclass in Visual Engagement

Stainless Steel Liquid Mixers for Demanding Sanitary Applications

Is your palletizing solution leaving money on the floor?

Discover which palletizing technology—robotic, conventional, or hybrid—will maximize your packaging line efficiency while minimizing long-term costs in this comprehensive analysis.

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Products

Sealing Lid

Greiner Packaging has introduced Click On and Click In sealing lids, mono-material packaging solutions designed to enhance sustainability and usability by eliminating the need for aluminum foil and ensuring resealability and recyclability for various products.

PFAS in Packaging: What You Should Know

FDA Ends Sales of Food Packaging Containing PFAS

Unwrapping the Complexity of PFAS in Packaging

PFAS and Other Contaminants Found in Food Process Wastewater

FDA Monitoring Regulations for PFAS

UPM Specialty Papers Enables Pet Food Brands to Create Recyclable, PFAS-free Paper Packaging

State and Federal PFAS Regulations Tightening

Pat's Picks Podcast: Day Two Observations at PACK EXPO Las Vegas

PFAS-free Oxygen Absorber

On-the-Go Container for Tacos

Connect Snacks Designs PFAS-Free Packaging for Microwave Popcorn

Delivery Hero Partners with Eco-Products to Launch Sustainable Packaging Program

What Do PFAS Actions Tell Us About Food Contact Substances Industry?

How Korpack Wins on Speed and Smarts

PPWLN Breakfast at PACK EXPO Las Vegas Supports Women in Packaging and Processing

Through the Line: Palm-Sized Carton Delivers 180 Doses of Skin Care

Beer Label Lessons: A Masterclass in Visual Engagement

Stainless Steel Liquid Mixers for Demanding Sanitary Applications

Sealing Lid

RFID-enabled In-Mold Label

NJM Introduces CFE Tablet Counter for Solid-Dose Pharmaceuticals and Nutraceuticals

July/Aug 2025

May/Jun 2025

Craft Brew 2025

Mar/Apr 2025

Master Filling & Capping Equipment Selection

Researched List: Mono-Material, Barrier Pouches

Inspection Detection Innovations Report

Palletizing Innovations Report