Greif Adhesives Achieve FDA Compliance for Direct Food Contact (CFR 21 176.175)

We're excited to share great news for our customers: Greif Adhesives are now FDA-compliant for Direct Food Contact under CFR 21 176.175, when used with qualified paper and barrier construction.

This approval is a milestone for Greif, but most of all, it's a direct benefit to you. It ensures that you can confidently bring safe, reliable, and innovative packaging to market that meets the highest regulatory standards.

What This Means for You

With this compliance approval, you can count on Greif adhesives to deliver:

• Peace of Mind in Compliance
• Assurance that your packaging solutions meet FDA requirements for direct food contact.
• Expanded Packaging Opportunities
• Flexibility to design safe, compliant solutions across a wide range of applications, from cups and trays to cartons and bags.
• Commitment to Consumer Safety
• Adhesives designed to protect end users while supporting your brand's reputation for quality and trust.

Supporting Your Safe & Sustainable Packaging Goals

We know our customers expect packaging that is both safe and responsible. By achieving this FDA compliance, Greif strengthens its ability to support your efforts not only to meet and exceed global food safety standards but also to align with sustainability priorities.

Partnering for Innovation and Growth

Your business needs packaging solutions that keep pace with changing regulations, consumer expectations, and market demands. This FDA approval reflects our continued investment in adhesive technologies that help you grow, innovate, and stay ahead.

Let's Move Forward Together

Discover how Greif Adhesives can help you develop safe, sustainable, and compliant packaging. Connect with your Greif representative or visit our adhesives product catalog to explore your options.