Food Grade Stretch Film — FDA-Compliant Food Safe Wrap

Food Grade Stretch Film — FDA-Compliant Wrapping for Food Safety

Food grade stretch film is a critical packaging material for the food and beverage industry. Unlike standard stretch film, food grade film must meet strict regulatory requirements for direct and indirect food contact. JZJ Film manufactures food grade stretch wrap using only food-safe LLDPE resins in controlled production environments, ensuring full compliance with FDA, EU, and other international food safety regulations.

What Is Food Grade Stretch Film?

Food grade stretch film, also known as FDA stretch wrap or food-safe pallet wrap, is manufactured from virgin LLDPE resins that comply with food contact regulations. The film contains no recycled materials, no plasticizers, no heavy metals, and no substances that could migrate into food products at levels exceeding regulatory limits. It is produced in dedicated production lines with enhanced hygiene controls.

Regulatory Compliance

JZJ food grade stretch film complies with:

• FDA 21 CFR §177.1520 — U.S. Food and Drug Administration regulation for olefin resins used in food contact applications
• EU Regulation 10/2011 — European Union regulation for plastic materials and articles intended to come into contact with food
• BfR Recommendation IX — German Federal Institute for Risk Assessment guidelines for food contact plastics
• GB 4806.7 — Chinese national food safety standard for food contact plastics

Full compliance documentation, including Declaration of Compliance (DoC) and test reports, is available with every order.

Applications in Food and Beverage

Food grade stretch film is used throughout the food supply chain:

• Beverage pallets — Wrapping bottled water, soft drinks, beer, and wine pallets
• Fresh produce — Securing boxed fruits, vegetables, and herbs for transport
• Dairy products — Pallet wrapping for cheese, butter, and yogurt distribution
• Meat and poultry — Secondary packaging for frozen and chilled meat products
• Bakery goods — Protecting bread, cake, and pastry trays during distribution
• Canned goods — Stabilizing canned food pallets for shipping and storage
• Pharmaceutical secondary packaging — Where food-grade materials are required

Why Food Grade Film Matters

Using non-food-grade stretch film on food pallets can introduce unknown chemicals that may migrate into food products, especially under temperature variations during transit. Regulatory agencies in most countries require food contact materials to meet specific safety standards. Non-compliant packaging can result in product recalls, regulatory penalties, and reputational damage.

Food Grade vs. Standard Stretch Film

The key differences between food grade and standard stretch film include:

• Resin purity — Food grade uses only virgin, food-safe LLDPE resins
• Additive restrictions — No non-approved slip agents, anti-block agents, or colorants
• Production environment — Enhanced hygiene controls and dedicated production lines
• Documentation — Full traceability and compliance certificates provided
• Testing — Migration testing and compliance verification for each formulation

Product Specifications

Available in 15–25 micron thickness, 300–500mm width, and 300–600m length. Clear only (no pigments that could introduce non-compliant substances). Standard cores 1" and 3". Both hand and machine grades are available.

Partner with a Trusted Food Grade Stretch Film Supplier

JZJ Film maintains dedicated food grade production lines with full HACCP-aligned hygiene protocols. Every batch is traceable from raw resin to finished roll. We provide comprehensive documentation packages with every shipment and welcome customer audits. Contact us for food grade stretch film that meets the highest safety standards.