{"id":141957,"date":"2024-04-15T07:35:00","date_gmt":"2024-04-15T05:35:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/renewable-carbon.eu\/news\/?p=141957"},"modified":"2024-04-14T11:13:38","modified_gmt":"2024-04-14T09:13:38","slug":"fda-clears-borealis-borcycle-m-recycled-plastics-for-use-in-food-grade-packaging","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/renewable-carbon.eu\/news\/fda-clears-borealis-borcycle-m-recycled-plastics-for-use-in-food-grade-packaging\/","title":{"rendered":"FDA clears Borealis\u2019 Borcycle\u2122 M recycled plastics for use in food-grade packaging"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" src=\"https:\/\/renewable-carbon.eu\/news\/media\/2024\/04\/Borcycle\u2122-M_Borealis-transformational-mechanical-recycling-technology-c-Tomra-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"\nPhoto: Borcycle\u2122 M is Borealis\u2019 transformational mechanical recycling technology that gives polyolefin-based post-consumer plastic waste another life\n\" class=\"wp-image-141987\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1.501466275659824;width:639px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/renewable-carbon.eu\/news\/media\/2024\/04\/Borcycle\u2122-M_Borealis-transformational-mechanical-recycling-technology-c-Tomra-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/renewable-carbon.eu\/news\/media\/2024\/04\/Borcycle\u2122-M_Borealis-transformational-mechanical-recycling-technology-c-Tomra-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/renewable-carbon.eu\/news\/media\/2024\/04\/Borcycle\u2122-M_Borealis-transformational-mechanical-recycling-technology-c-Tomra-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/renewable-carbon.eu\/news\/media\/2024\/04\/Borcycle\u2122-M_Borealis-transformational-mechanical-recycling-technology-c-Tomra-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/renewable-carbon.eu\/news\/media\/2024\/04\/Borcycle\u2122-M_Borealis-transformational-mechanical-recycling-technology-c-Tomra-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/renewable-carbon.eu\/news\/media\/2024\/04\/Borcycle\u2122-M_Borealis-transformational-mechanical-recycling-technology-c-Tomra.jpg 1100w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo: Borcycle\u2122 M is Borealis\u2019 transformational mechanical recycling technology that gives polyolefin-based post-consumer plastic waste another life \u00a9 Tomra<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Borealis receives two Letters of No Objection from the US Food &amp; Drug Administration (FDA) that allow its Borcycle\u2122 M post-consumer recycled plastics to be used in food-grade packaging in countries covered by FDA governance&nbsp;<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>The move supports Borealis to meet growing demand for high-quality recycled materials suitable for demanding and contact-sensitive applications<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>The decision marks a significant step forward in Borealis\u2019 EverMinds\u2122 ambition to accelerate action on plastics circularity<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Borealis is pleased to announce that it has received Letters of No Objection (LNOs) from the US Food &amp; Drug Administration (FDA) concerning the use of specific grades of its Borcycle\u2122 M post-consumer recycled plastics (PCR) in food-grade packaging. This major achievement confirms Borealis\u2019 position as a market leader in value-added solutions for the circular economy.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>is Borealis\u2019 transformational mechanical recycling technology that gives post-consumer plastic waste another life in an energy-efficient way. The FDA\u2019s LNOs pave the way for Borcycle M-derived materials to be used in a specific range of demanding and sensitive applications, including cosmetics and personal care as well as food contact.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The FDA authority has issued two LNOs that allow Borcycle M PCR high-density polyethylene (HDPE) and polypropylene (PP) to be used up to 100% in certain dry food contact applications. Additionally, these recycled materials can constitute up to 10% of packaging for dry foods with surface oil and moist bakery products. The FDA\u2019s LNOs are effective from January 2024 for recycled HDPE, and from February 2024 for recycled PP.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This represents another step in Borealis\u2019 EverMinds\u2122 ambition to accelerate action in plastics circularity. By enabling a wider range of products to be made from recycled plastics, the FDA\u2019s LNOs will help to reduce the amount of plastic waste that ends up in incineration and landfill, as well as decrease dependence on virgin materials. They will also support Borealis to meet growing demand for high-quality, recycled materials suitable for demanding and sensitive applications.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>\u201cOur customers will be able to expand the use of value-added, recycled plastics within their portfolios. Combined with all of Borealis\u2019 other sustainable offerings, this FDA clearance of selected grades of our Borcycle M portfolio for food-grade applications will help them achieve their sustainability targets and bring us all closer to a fully circular economy for plastics,&#8221; explains <strong>Jonatas Melo, Borealis<\/strong> Vice President for Performance Materials<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>Borealis is now poised to move forward with the development of selected food packaging applications from recycled HDPE and PP.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>\u201cThis marks a major milestone for Borealis, helping us to live our purpose of reinventing essentials for sustainable living,\u201d says <strong>Mirjam Mayer, Borealis<\/strong> Vice President Circular Economy Solutions.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>The FDA\u2019s LNOs apply in the United States of America, as well as other regions covered by FDA governance. In the EU, the FDA clearance will facilitate conversations on the use of these materials in high-end, contact-sensitive applications such as cosmetics and personal care packaging.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>About Borealis<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Borealis is one of the world\u2019s leading providers of advanced and sustainable polyolefin solutions. In Europe, Borealis is also an innovative leader in polyolefins recycling and a major producer of base chemicals. We leverage our polymer expertise and decades of experience to offer value-adding, innovative and circular material solutions for key industries such as consumer products, energy, healthcare, infrastructure and mobility.<br><br>With customers in over 120 countries and head office in Vienna, Austria, Borealis employs around 6,000 people. In 2023, we generated a net profit of EUR 216 million. OMV, the integrated energy, fuels &amp; feedstock and chemicals &amp; materials company headquartered in Vienna, Austria, owns 75% of our shares. The Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC), based in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), owns the remaining 25%.<br><br>In re-inventing essentials for sustainable living, we build on our commitment to safety, our people, innovation and technology, and performance excellence. We are accelerating the transformation to a circular economy of polyolefins and expanding our geographical footprint to better serve our customers around the globe. Our operations are augmented by two important joint ventures: Borouge (with ADNOC, headquartered in the UAE); and Baystar\u2122 (with TotalEnergies, based in the US).<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Borealis is pleased to announce that it has received Letters of No Objection (LNOs) from the US Food &amp; Drug Administration (FDA) concerning the use of specific grades of its Borcycle\u2122 M post-consumer recycled plastics (PCR) in food-grade packaging. 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