Food-Grade Tapes
Shop FDA-Approved Tapes for Food-Related Applications
When it comes to bonding applications involving food or drink, you need to be especially safe. Many tapes can leave behind harmful residues that could be a health risk. If you have an application that could come into direct or indirect contact with food, you need to make sure you are using an FDA-approved, food-grade tape.
Fortunately, we carry a selection of food-safe tapes for various applications. Some of these products can replace welding or mechanical fastening. Others are great for the printing industry. Browse below to find the food-grade adhesive tape you need for your application, or contact our team for more assistance.
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Common Questions About Food-Grade Tapes
Most tapes are not approved for applications involving food. Only products that specifically say they are FDA-approved, food-safe adhesive tapes should be used for these applications.
Yes. There are some food-safe Teflon (PTFE) tapes on the market that are non-toxic and will not react with food. While some people assume that Teflon tapes are generally considered safe for use when food is involved, you should always check the specific product’s technical datasheet to be sure is it approved by the FDA.
There are some food-safe medical tapes on the market. These products are usually FDA-approved for indirect contact with food. Always check a product’s technical datasheet before using it with a food-related application.
No. Ordinary masking tape is not considered a food-grade tape. The residue left behind from the masking tape could be a health risk. You need to look for a tape that is specifically marked as being safe for indirect contact with food.
