ATLANTA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Envision Plastics is excited to announce that the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) has issued a letter of no objection regarding the suitability of Envision’s flagship product, EcoPrime®, when used at levels up to 100% in HDPE packaging for fatty foods and spirits under FDA’s Conditions of Use A through H. The FDA letter makes EcoPrime® the only post-consumer recycled HDPE resin for which FDA has granted a favorable review for use in packaging all food types up to retort temperature conditions.
EcoPrime® is one of the only recycled and recyclable HDPE resins specifically manufactured for direct food contact at levels up to 100%. The FDA’s letter concludes that EcoPrime® may be used in the packaging of any food product, providing brand owners a recycled and recyclable solution for all their food packaging needs. EcoPrime® can be readily integrated into existing manufacturing processes for the packaging of food and beverages, as well as for beauty, cosmetic, and personal care products, while immediately elevating a brand’s integrity of its packaging and product.
Tamsin Ettefagh, Vice President of Sales & Procurement for Envision Plastics said, “I am thrilled at the opportunities the FDA’s letter of no objection provides, extending the use of this innovative product into new markets. Made from U.S. sourced recycled food packaging, integrating EcoPrime® not only provides your end consumers the products they love, but within packaging they can feel good about.”
About Envision Plastics
Envision Plastics was established in
2001. Since then, Envision has produced over 750 million pounds of
recycled resin. In June 2014, Envision was acquired by Consolidated
Container Company and continues to operate as a distinct business within
the CCC family. Envision has achieved unrivaled product innovation that
has led to the commercialization of flagship products EcoPrime®,
PRISMA®, OceanBound Plastic and Deodorized Resin™. Envision
Plastics is committed to delivering innovative, sustainable and reliable
post-consumer resin solutions that meet and exceed the needs of
retailers, consumers and packaging customers.
About Consolidated Container Company
CCC is a leading
developer and manufacturer of rigid plastic packaging solutions in North
America. CCC specializes in customized mid- and short-run packaging
solutions, serving a diverse customer base in the dairy, household
chemicals, food/nutraceuticals, industrial/specialty chemicals, water,
and beverage/juice markets. CCC also operates a leading recycled and
custom compounded post-consumer resin business, Envision Plastics. With
57 rigid plastic packaging manufacturing facilities, two recycled resins
manufacturing facilities, and 2,300 employees, CCC has an integrated,
nationwide network that consistently delivers reliable and
cost-effective packaging and recycled resin solutions to meet the needs
of a wide range of customers and markets. From its state-of-the art
Studio PKG™, to the recycling technologies of Envision Plastics, to its
experienced manufacturing teams across its network, CCC delivers high
performance, cost-effective solutions to meet even the most challenging
applications. www.cccllc.com
