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Polylactic Acid
Polylactic Acid
Low concern
Polylactic acid is FDA-cleared as a food-contact substance; it is a packaging polymer rather than an ingredient. Migration limits and conditions of use are described in FDA food-contact notifications.
Found in
2 products
What it is
A biodegradable polyester (PLA) made from lactic acid, used primarily as a food-contact packaging material rather than a direct ingredient.
Food-contact packaging polymer; not a direct food additive.
What regulators actually say
"Polylactic acid resins are listed in FDA's Inventory of Effective Food Contact Substance Notifications as cleared food-contact materials."
Regulatory status
United States — FDA
Cleared as food-contact substance (multiple FCNs)
European Union — EFSA
Authorized food-contact material under EU Reg 10/2011
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