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PFAS free cooler bag for EU food contact
Your Compliant Partner for Delivery Bags, Food Delivery Bags, and Insulated Solutions
Effective 12 August 2026, the EU Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) (EU) 2025/40 mandates strict PFAS limits for all food-contact packaging placed on the EU market. For procurement managers sourcing a PFAS-free cooler bag for EU food contact, the supplier must deliver not only thermal performance but also lab-verified compliance documentation—without which shipments face border rejection or market wihdrawal.
PFAS Requirements Under PPWR – What "PFAS-Free" Means
Under PPWR Article 5, from 12 August 2026, all food-contact packaging must meet three PFAS thresholds:
| Requirement | Limit |
|---|---|
| Any individual target PFAS substance (non-polymeric) | < 25 ppb |
| Sum of all target PFAS substances (non-polymeric) | < 250 ppb |
| Total PFAS (including polymeric forms) | < 50 ppm |
If total fluorine exceeds 50 mg/kg, manufacturers must provide proof indicating whether the fluorine is PFAS or non-PFAS. The restriction applies to all newly placed packaging after the effective date—no inventory transition period is allowed.
Why Obaili for PFAS-Free Cooler Bags
Xiamen Obaili Manufacturing Ltd. brings 21+ years of OEM/ODM expertise in delivery bags, food delivery bags, cooler bags, insulated delivery bags, and cooler backpacks. Our 16,000 m² facility in Xiamen and 17,000 m² Cambodia operations support full PFAS-free production with audit-ready documentation.
PFAS-Free Material Architecture – Tested and Documented
PEVA food-contact liners – PFAS-free, FDA-compliant, and EU 10/2011 certified
Biodegradable water-resistant coatings – replacing PFAS-based greaseproof barriers
Mono-material construction enabling full recyclability per PPWR Annex VII
Incoming material testing – every batch screened for PFAS, heavy metals, and SVHCs before production
Complete Compliance Documentation – Every Shipment
Every cooler bag from Obaili ships with:
PFAS Certificate of Analysis from accredited laboratories – verifying <25 ppb per substance, <250 ppb total, and <50 ppm total PFAS
EU Declaration of Conformity per packaging type
Total fluorine content certificate – supporting technical documentation if total F exceeds 50 mg/kg
Food-contact compliance reports (EU 10/2011 and LFGB)
Material traceability records linking raw material batches to test results
Application-Specific Solutions
Our delivery bags and food delivery bags feature 25mm PE foam insulation delivering 8-hour thermal retention at 30°C ambient—field-tested with courier cooperatives across the EU. The cooler backpack line incorporates ergonomic air-mesh back panels and hydration ports, while our insulated delivery bags provide validated temperature control for cold-chain applications. All food-contact liners are PFAS-free and FDA-compliant.
