US FDA ends effectiveness of 35 PFAS food-contact notifications
The US FDA determined that 35 food-contact notifications for PFAS-containing grease-proofing substances used on paper and paperboard packaging were no longer effective because those uses had been abandoned. The FDA had previously announced that these grease-proofing substances were no longer being sold into the US market.
The US FDA determined that 35 food-contact notifications for PFAS-containing grease-proofing substances used on paper and paperboard packaging were no longer effective because those uses had been abandoned. The FDA had previously announced that these grease-proofing substances were no longer being sold into the US market.
The action is specific to these food-contact uses. It should not be described as a ban on every PFAS substance in every application.
Herris perspective: when specifying grease-resistant paper packaging, ask for a clear statement about the coating and the intended destination market. Assess barrier performance and food-contact documentation together.
Original source: https://www.fda.gov/food/hfp-constituent-updates/fda-determines-authorization-35-food-contact-notifications-related-pfas-are-no-longer-effective
Source/event date: 6 January 2025
Editorial review: 15 October 2026