Shipping Food? Think Twice Before you Pack it
Do you ship food products – or receive these items periodically through the mail? If so, you’ve likely wondered about food safety and envelopes. Over the past several years, a variety of plastic products have come under fire, such as Bisphenol A (BPA) which raised safety and health concerns.

Fortunately, the Food and Drug Administration provides some guidance on “food-safe” envelopes. Using an FDA approved envelope ensures your contents are safe and fresh throughout the entire shipping process.

Showcase your Items, Safely
Imagine this. If you were to travel inside an envelope, you’d be exposed to many elements – even in a reasonably safe shipping process. This might include spikes and drops in temperature. Sound fun? Probably not.

That’s why the material you select should be safe and approved for shipping food. It must hold up to the elements. Not leak harmful substances into your items. And preserve quality and freshness.

The FDA has approved specific envelopes for shipping, including clear products that are perfect for items like chocolate, cookies, snacks and candies. But, how can you be sure the envelopes you select meet these strict standards?

The Right Envelopes
A high-quality option is the Clear-Pak Peel and Seal envelopes. These envelopes are FDA approved and food safe. They’re crystal clear and available in over 300 different sizes. The peel and seal closure make it simple for you to seal your items.

APEC offers this type of product, with a design that provides easy opening, excellent sealing, stiffness and transparency.

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