New York State Implements Ban on Forever Chemicals in Takeout Packaging
New York State institutes a strict prohibition on PFAS in paper food containers, forcing packaging suppliers and restaurants to shift to safer materials.
By Foodie Pundit Newsroom - Published - Updated - Section: Policy Regulation
Key points
- New York State has banned intentionally added PFAS chemicals in all paper and paperboard food packaging.
- The law addresses severe public health risks including cancer, liver damage, and environmental water contamination.
- Packaging manufacturers are shifting to natural fiber, bio-based, and wax coatings to maintain grease resistance.
- Independent restaurants face potential cost increases as wholesale suppliers update their inventory systems.
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Sources and methodology
Reported from the public datasets below.
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) - Consumer Price Index, food away from home
- Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED) - Food services and drinking places series
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) - Consumer Price Index, food away from home
- Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED) - Food services and drinking places series
- Food Safety Magazine - NYC Just Banned Forever Chemicals From Your Food Wrappers - Jul 2026
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