Zhongxin supplies international packaging groups and serves end-use applications for leading foodservice, retail, and supermarket brands.
Summary: PFAS restrictions are becoming a core concern for EU food packaging buyers. Under PPWR, importers should ask suppliers for clear PFAS-free support and product-specific documentation before placing bulk orders.
PFAS are a group of substances that can appear in some grease-resistant food packaging. For molded fiber and bagasse packaging buyers, PFAS-free documentation is now a common sourcing requirement. Buyers can also compare supplier statements with the FDA background page on authorized uses of PFAS in food contact applications, especially for foodservice and retail packaging programs.
Ask for a PFAS-free statement, food-contact documentation, product specification sheet, intended-use details, sample testing information where available and confirmation that the statement applies to the exact SKU being ordered.
PPWR increases the need for traceable packaging information and supports stricter sustainability-oriented procurement. EU buyers may also follow the ECHA PFAS topic page when reviewing chemical restrictions and market expectations. For EU buyers, the safest workflow is to keep a product certificate file for each imported item.
Zhongxin lists PFAS-free and FDA-related certificates on its honor certificate page. Buyers can request copies for the exact bagasse product, such as burger boxes, plates, bowls, trays or containers.
Ask: Is this SKU PFAS-free? Which report supports the claim? Does it apply to the coating or full finished product? What food types and temperature conditions are covered? Can the supplier provide updated documents for your target market?
It is important, but not the only requirement. Buyers should also check food-contact compliance, labeling, compostability claims and country-specific expectations.
Zhongxin publishes PFAS-free certificate information and buyers can request product-specific documentation during inquiry.
Food-contact bagasse items such as clamshells, plates, bowls, trays, burger boxes and containers should be reviewed when used for oily or moist foods.
Buyer note: Certificate scope, validity and market requirements should be checked for the exact SKU and intended claim before import, sales or private-label use.
