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PET packaging is safe for food because of the characteristics of PET. Biologically, PET is inert. This means it won’t react to the food or beverage that you put inside it. PET is also resistant to micro-organisms. It is approved for use as a food packaging material here in New Zealand as well as in the US, Europe, and around the world.

PET has also been used for food packaging for a considerable time – over 30 years. Over this time, extensive tests have been conducted verifying its safety as a food packaging option.

PET plastic is a safe packaging material for many food and beverage products. PET plastic is safe for food and beverage contact by the USA Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and similar regulators around the world. One of the most important concerns of the general public is chemical reaction of plastic bottles material with the products from which they are stored. As part of its assessment, the FDA has inspected the reaction of plastic components and other materials to the liquid content of the bottle, and PET plastic bottles meet safety standards. The safety of PET bottles for food, beverage, pharmaceutical and medical has been proven many times through developed studies, regulatory approvals, tests and widespread acceptance.