Choosing and buying transparent food cling film is a key step to ensure food hygiene and quality. Below are some suggestions and considerations for purchasing transparent food cling film shared by Orientflex food cling film manufacturers.
10 ways to buy food-grade cling film
- Material selection
Choose food-grade materials, such as PE (polyethylene) or PVC (polyvinyl chloride), to ensure non-toxic, harmless and odorless. There are mainly the following common cling film materials on the market today:
Polyethylene (PE): Most widely used, offers good transparency, flexibility, and heat resistance for refrigeration, freezing, and microwave heating.
Polyvinyl chloride (PVC): Less expensive but safety is debated, recommended avoiding.
Polyvinylidene chloride (PVDC): Offers excellent freshness and barrier properties, ideal for long-term preservation of foods like meat and fruits, albeit at a higher price. - Marking should be clear: recognize the QS logo and food-grade identification
When shopping for cling film, be sure to check whether the logo on the product packaging is clear and complete. Formal food-grade cling film should be labeled with the following information:
Manufacturer’s name and address
Product name
Executive standard number
QS mark
Food grade marking
If any of the above information is missing from the product package, it is recommended not to buy it. - Thickness Consideration
Moderate thickness can provide better freshness. Usually, 0.01-0.02mm film is suitable for regular food packaging, and 0.02-0.03mm film is suitable for cooking and refrigeration. - Transparency
Choosing a film with high transparency provides a better view of the state of the food and prevents it from deteriorating undetectably. - Toughness
Considering the stretching and tearing during use, choose films with a certain degree of toughness to avoid easy rupture during use. - Food contact safety certification
Ensure that the cling film you buy has passed food contact safety certification, such as FDA (U.S. Food and Drug Administration) certification, etc., to ensure food safety. - Temperature resistance
If you need to use the cling film during the cooking process, make sure that it has proper heat resistance and is not prone to melting or releasing harmful substances. - Quality and brand reputation
Cling film products of well-known brands are usually more secure in terms of quality and safety. When shopping, you can give priority to cling film products of well-known brands. - Instructions for use
Carefully read the instructions for use on the product label for details such as the type of food to which it is applicable and how long it stays fresh. - Packaging
Choose the suitable packaging form according to your personal usage habits, such as rolls, boxes, etc.
Conclusion
Food-grade plastic wrap is closely related to our dietary safety, we must be careful when shopping, choose safe and reliable products. We hope that the above shopping guide can help you buy your favorite food-grade plastic wrap, and take better care of your flavor and health.