Food grade PP containers meet FDA 21 CFR 177.1520 requirements for direct food contact — safe for produce, meat, dairy, and processed food applications throughout the US supply chain.
FDA 21 CFR 177.1520 Compliance
Polypropylene under FDA 21 CFR 177.1520 is approved for direct food contact applications including:
- Produce bins and crates — direct berry, citrus, leafy green contact
- Meat containers — poultry, pork, beef processing
- Dairy — cheese aging containers, milk transport
- Dry goods — grain, flour, sugar, spice packaging
- Frozen food — rated to -10°F without embrittlement
Specifications
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Material | Food-grade homopolymer PP |
| FDA compliance | 21 CFR 177.1520 |
| USDA status | Accepted for food facilities |
| Surface | Smooth, non-porous — no bacterial harborage |
| Cleaning | Dishwasher safe, autoclave rated options |
| Odor | Odor-neutral — no flavor transfer |
Why PP Over Other Plastics for Food
PP is the preferred food-contact plastic for a reason:
- Higher heat resistance than LDPE or HDPE — autoclave-rated grades available
- Non-porous surface — no bacterial biofilm formation
- FDA and USDA accepted — no special certification process required
- BPA-free by nature — PP contains no bisphenol compounds
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