When handling products that require food-grade plastics, ensuring proper safety is essential. Luckily, Rhino Container offers food-grade plastic pails designed to prioritize safety and quality at every step.
Why Use Proper Food-Grade Packaging?
- Ensures Safe Consumption: Prevents harmful chemicals from leaching into food.
- Decreases Health Risks: Reduces the risk of contamination and foodborne illnesses.
- Offers Versatility and Convenience: Suitable for various applications in the food industry.
- Ensures Safe Contact with Food: High-quality plastic materials ensure food safety.
- Preserves Freshness and Integrity: Maintains the quality and freshness of food products.
At Rhino Container, we understand these needs and are committed to providing packaging that meets the highest safety standards.
What Qualifies Packaging as Food Safe?
To be certified as food-grade, the FDA must approve the plastic, ensuring it meets stringent safety criteria. This includes testing for chemical resistance, compatibility with food, and the ability to maintain freshness and safety.
FDA-Approved Plastic Resins
The FDA approves specific plastic resins for food-grade packaging, and Rhino Container uses these to ensure safety and quality:
- Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET): Commonly used for bottling beverages such as soda, juices, and water, as well as for food trays and salad containers. PET is typically lightweight and transparent.
- High-Density Polyethylene (HDPE): Known for its strong barrier properties, making it ideal for milk jugs, water bottles, and large juice containers.
- Polypropylene (PP): Offers excellent chemical resistance and durability, suitable for microwave-safe containers and bottle caps.
Identifying Food-Grade Packaging
To determine if a product is food-grade safe, check for the certification label. The FDA’s new food safety rule prevents contamination during transport by ensuring proper refrigeration, cleaning, and food protection. Rhino Container clearly labels its products and provides detailed safety certification information to make identification easy.
Maintaining Food-Grade Plastics
- Proper Cleaning and Maintenance: Regularly clean the containers to prevent contamination.
- Regular Inspection: Check for wear and tear to ensure containers remain safe.
- Correct Storage Conditions: Store plastics in conditions that prevent damage and contamination.
- Employee Training: Train employees on food safety standards to ensure proper handling of packaging.
Rhino Container’s Commitment to Quality
At Rhino Container, safety is our top priority. We collaborate with manufacturing partners to source a wide variety of food-grade products that meet our customers’ needs. Our commitment to quality ensures that our food-grade plastic pails are safe, reliable, and compliant with industry standards.
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