Food-Grade Molded Pulp Line Design: Segregating Materials and Sanitizing for Safe Food Contact

Food-contact molded pulp must meet FDA 21 CFR 176.260 and EU 1935/2004, which starts with the line itself. Food-grade line design uses segregated food-safe raw material, clean equipment that resists contamination, and documented sanitation — so the finished tray is safe for direct food contact and passes migration testing.

The Scenario: Food safety starts with the line

Food-grade production faces three challenges:

Pain Points

• Contamination from non-food fiber or equipment residues can fail food-contact standards;
• The line must support sanitation and traceability to meet FDA and EU requirements;
• Documented controls are needed to prove food safety to customers and auditors.

The Solution: Three food-grade line solutions

Three practices keep a line food-safe:

1. Segregated food-safe fiber Dedicated food-grade raw material keeps non-food fiber and contaminants out of the product.

2. Cleanable, contamination-resistant equipment Equipment design resists residue and supports cleaning, protecting product safety.

3. Documented sanitation and traceability Recorded sanitation and batch traceability prove compliance to auditors and customers.

The Result: Safe, compliant food trays

With a food-grade line, trays are safe for direct food contact and pass migration testing. This opens foodservice and food-packaging markets with confidence.