Plastics for foodstuff

JAG Plastix has various Food Safe products in its range: from Polyethylene to PEEK. As an independent supplier, we supply our partners with Food Safe semi-finished products, or the finished product of your choice.

This ranges from standard plastics to high-temperature plastics suitable for direct contact with foodstuffs that comply with the latest EU regulations:

We guarantee that our plastic products intended for contact with foodstuffs comply with the requirements of Framework Convention 1935/2004/EC. Consequently, there is no negative impact on:

• The health of the consumer
• The composition, taste, smell and appearance of the foodstuffs

We collaborate exclusively with manufacturers who can issue certificates in accordance with EU and FDA regulations, respectively. Naturally, we provide these certificates upon request with the relevant products or materials.

Below you will find a list of the various types of plastic, in sheet and/or rod form, suitable for the food industry. Each plastic has specific properties, which you will find listed per product. At JAG Plastix, you can obtain these plastics as raw sheets or as finished products.

If you require further information or have any questions, please contact JAG Plastix by email or telephone:

This document is regularly updated and supplemented: last modified November 5, 2025

This form of polyethylene (PE 1000) belongs to the group of engineering plastics and, due to its higher density, has greater strength, stiffness, and hardness compared to PE 300 and PE 500. Furthermore, this type has higher impact resistance at lower temperatures. The material is water-repellent and does not absorb moisture. The material is easy to process; however, it is very difficult to glue and cannot be welded.

This antistatic type is used in the pharmaceutical and medical industries, the chemical industry, and mechanical engineering. It is also suitable for the food industry.
The use of this material is a must wherever there is a risk of electrostatic charging.

Like PE-1000, PE-500 belongs to the group of engineering plastics.

PE-500 is used for cutting boards, chopping blocks, and/or rolling pins for the food industry, among other things. Specific colors are used per product within the industry.

POM-C (Polyacetal) has high tensile strength, stiffness, hardness, and wear resistance (however, lower than nylon), coupled with good sliding properties and low moisture absorption.
The material is characterized by a low coefficient of thermal expansion and good dimensional stability. It is excellent for machining, and for this reason, this material is highly sought after by plastics processors.

The standard POM-C (Copolymer) type is used for gears and parts in the precision engineering industry.

However, the material is not resistant to UV radiation, which can lead to discoloration and brittleness.

It also has excellent chemical resistance and resistance to high-energy radiation.
For the reasons mentioned above, this material is particularly versatile.

PEEK-S and PEEK-FDA are standard types with the highest toughness and impact resistance of all PEEK types. It is primarily used in the medical, pharmaceutical, and food industries.

PTFE (Polytetrafluoroethylene) – also known as Teflon – is a fluorosynthetic material characterized primarily by the lowest coefficient of friction of all solids and the highest resistance to chemicals. The fluorine atoms provide extraordinary resistance in chemical and thermal (-200 °C to +260 °C) respects.

Due to these exceptional properties, it is suitable as a plastic for many application areas. Its use results in longer service lives, greater reliability, and improved functions, thereby offering competitive advantages in demanding applications. The intrinsic material purity also makes it suitable for direct contact with food and drinking water.

Features:

Clear polycarbonate FA (PC-FA)

POLYCARBONATE CLEAR™ FA is a transparent polycarbonate sheet. It is a very clear and optically opaque sheet and perfect for replacing glass in the food industry. This food-safe sheet is produced thanks to extrusion expertise and the team's experience. POLYCARBONATE CLEAR™ FA is an extruded polycarbonate sheet made from raw materials that comply with the rules and standards of the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and European guidelines regarding food contact.

Naturally, we will send you the certification upon request.

Sawing and shaping can be carried out as with standard polycarbonate.

POLYCARBONATE CLEAR™ FA is the right choice for food packaging where the food comes into direct contact with the packaging, such as displays or a box.

• Standard dimensions: 2050 x 3050 mm
• Thickness: 0.8 – 12 mm
• Color: clear / transparent
• Special dimensions, thicknesses, and structures: on request.

PET-G

PET-G is a food-safe plastic that is widely used in the food industry. It is highly resistant to dilute solutions such as acids, salts, oils, bases, and non-aromatic hydrocarbons.

PET-G has a glossy finish.

• PET-G is available in sheet form and in film.
• PET-G is 100% recyclable

Polystyrene on a roll

The film is available as standard in transparent, or in any desired color in matte or gloss. PS film is a European product.