Food-Grade & Food-Contact Plastics Quality Checklist
intermediate45-60 minutes0/22 completed
Ensure your food-contact plastics meet all regulatory requirements with this comprehensive quality checklist. Cover FDA compliance, EU regulations, migration testing, and documentation requirements to avoid costly recalls and regulatory issues.
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Regulatory Compliance Verification
Verify FDA 21 CFR compliance for intended food contact use
critical
Confirm EU Regulation 10/2011 compliance if applicable
critical
Document letter of no objection (LNO) from FDA if required
high
Verify recycled content compliance for food contact use
high
Check state and local food contact regulations
medium
Migration Testing Requirements
Conduct overall migration testing per FDA or EU requirements
critical
Perform specific migration testing for additives and monomers
critical
Select appropriate food simulants for end-use application
high
Document migration test conditions and results
high
Establish migration testing frequency and triggers
medium
Validate analytical methods for migration testing
medium
Material Specifications and Documentation
Verify food-grade resin specifications and certificates
critical
Document complete material traceability from resin to finished product
critical
Establish incoming resin inspection and testing procedures
high
Maintain material safety data sheets (SDS) for all components
high
Document additive and colorant compliance for food contact
high
Establish resin storage and handling procedures
medium
Quality Control and Testing
Implement in-process quality controls for food contact production
critical
Conduct finished product testing for food contact compliance
critical
Establish contamination prevention and detection procedures
high
Document equipment cleaning and sanitization procedures
high
Implement sensory testing for odor and taste compliance
medium
Pro Tips
Work with certified resin suppliers like Colorado Sun Inc who provide comprehensive food contact documentation and technical support to streamline compliance.
Establish relationships with accredited migration testing laboratories early to reduce testing timelines and costs when regulatory requirements change.
Create digital traceability systems linking resin lots to finished products - this dramatically reduces recall response time and regulatory investigation costs.
Consider EU compliance even for US-only markets as it often represents more stringent requirements and positions you for future international expansion.
Implement supplier qualification programs that require annual compliance updates - this prevents surprises when formulations or approvals change.