Most packaging hot melt adhesives have US and EU approval for use with food packaging. A number of hotmelts are even produced according to FDA direct food contact guidelines. In addition, Intercol has hotmelts in the range that meet the BRC production for packaging applications. We can also provide a declaration of compliance in accordance with the Food Safety Act 1934/2005 / EC and the Plastics Implementation Measure (PIM) (10/2011 / EC) by specific glue type.
Most common food approvals are:
Application in EU food packaging:
Conform European Regulations on Food Safety set forth in the frame work law (1935/2004/EG) and the Plastics Implementation Measure (PIM, 10/2011/EG), this adhesive can be safely used in food packaging. It is the duty of the converter to test the final products’ food safety.
Application in US food packaging:
Conform to FDA CFR 21§ 175.105 (adhesives)