New York State Bans Forever Chemicals in Food Packaging, Industry Shifts to PFAS-Free Options
New York has enacted a sweeping ban on PFAS in food wrappers and packaging, prompting the restaurant industry to re-evaluate its supply chain practices.
By Foodie Pundit Newsroom - Published - Updated - Section: Policy Regulation
Key points
- New York State has officially banned PFAS chemicals from all paper and cardboard food packaging materials.
- The legislation aims to stop chemical migration into prepared foods and reduce long-term environmental exposure.
- Packaging manufacturers are accelerating the rollout of plant-based and cellulose coatings to replace synthetic barriers.
- Restaurant operators face potential short-term wholesale cost increases during the industry-wide transition.
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