Compliance
Thermal Paper and Food Safety: What You Need to Know
5 min read
Linerless Paper Rolls
Placeholder draft: we’ll break down thermal paper chemistry, food-contact regulations, and how to specify safe linerless stock for kitchens and grocery operations.
What Makes Thermal Paper Food-Safe
Content coming soon. Planned points:
- Differences between BPA, BPS, and phenol-free coatings
- Why topcoats matter for grease, steam, and condensation
- How adhesive choice affects direct-food applications
Standards and Certifications
Draft bullets:
- EU Framework Regulation (EC) No 1935/2004 and migration limits
- FDA 21 CFR considerations for US exports
- ISO/IEC testing referenced by major retailers
Procurement Checklist
To expand shortly:
- Requesting declarations of conformity and migration test reports
- Specifying BPA-free and food-contact safe stock in POs
- Storage and handling guidance for thermal rolls
Risks to Watch
Upcoming content:
- Heat/UV exposure degrading print legibility on prep lines
- Adhesive residue on food packaging surfaces
- Recycling considerations for food-contact thermal labels
Full compliance guide coming soon — this outline keeps the URL live for indexing.