The new year has brought enormous changes in legislation across the country regarding materials used in foodservice packaging. As of Dec. 31, 2022, New York State has banned the sale of paper-based plates, cups, bowls and other food packaging with intentionally added PFAS (perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances) under the Hazardous Packaging Act. California’s new AB 1200 law bans the use of PFAS in paper, paperboard, and other plant-based food packaging as of Jan. 1, 2023. It also requires manufacturers of such packaging to use “the least toxic alternative” when replacing PFAS.
The nation’s restaurant and foodservice operators will need to understand the changes in the laws and how to build a compliant packaging strategy. With that in mind, Total Food Service sought out Inline Plastics President and CEO Tom Orkisz to get his thoughts on the packaging marketplace and suggested solutions for the future.
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