Polymer Matters Achieves Advanced Novel Technology Status for rHDPE Food-Grade Packaging in Europe

Polymer Matters has collaborated with Lindner Washtech and EREMA to achieve Advanced Novel Technology status for using recycled HDPE (rHDPE) in food contact packaging across Europe. This certification allows the company to produce high-quality food-grade rHDPE from post-consumer recyclate for its milk bottles. The partnership integrates advanced recycling technologies ensuring compliance with food safety standards. The plant, operational since June 2024, is focused on increasing production and securing full EFSA approval.

Published Mar 24, 2026

Polymer Matters, in collaboration with Lindner Washtech and EREMA, achieved Advanced Novel Technology status, allowing the use of recycled HDPE (rHDPE) in food contact packaging in Europe. The facility, opened in June 2024, produces food-grade rHDPE from post-consumer recyclate sourced from Ireland and Great Britain.

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The process involves quality control, washing, extrusion, and water treatment, ensuring compliance with food safety standards. With a production capacity of 2.5 tons per hour, Polymer Matters aims to ramp up production and secure full EFSA approval to meet market needs and promote circular economy practices.