When handling food or food products, many important regulations need to be followed. The FDA and USDA share most of the responsibility for food safety inspection, which involves the storage containers used in food processing facilities. We understand how important these regulations are to your business, so we offer FDA and USDA-compliant containers.

In the United States, two government agencies regulate the inspection of food products. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA)  and the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). There are complex divisions between the regulatory boundaries of the two agencies, as well as additional divisions that fall under the jurisdiction of both the FDA and the USDA. 

The FDA regulates approximately 80% of the United States’ food supply, including eggshells, bottled water, processed produce, packaged foods, seafood, and dairy products. The USDA regulates the safety of meat, poultry, raw produce, and egg products. There are a few confusing conflicts with these rules. For instance, the FDA is responsible for regulating chicken feed, but the chickens that lay eggs fall under the USDA. Similar to how the FDA regulates eggshells, but the USDA regulates egg products.  So, what does this all mean for storing your food products? When finding the appropriate food storage container to fit your needs best, make sure it is an FDA-compliant container. Per the USDA website, the FDA approval will cover both the FDA and USDA regulations: “The U.S. Food and Drug Administration ( FDA ) approves all food packaging materials. Any material intended for use in food packaging must be formulated in compliance with FDA requirements for its intended use.” [USDA, 2015]. 

For a list of our FDA-compliant containers, visit rppcontainers.com, click on “Applications” (near the top of the page), and then click on “Food/Beverage” on the drop-down tab. For questions or more information, please contact RPP Containers, and we will assist you in selecting the best option for your application.