Collection: Food & Beverage Market | MDS ECO Product Spotlight

The United States Food & Drug Administration (FDA) controls all the regulations related to items that are added to food (i.e. direct additives) and items that may come in contact with food (i.e. indirect additives) in the U.S. The food contact materials are described in the Code of Federal Legislation (CFR): 21CFR174 - 21CFR190.  When it comes to food processing and food handling, safety is the biggest concern. It starts with the people involved in the production process, and it then carries through to the consumer. Unfortunately, many of the supplies used within the food industry will remain in landfill for centuries, compounding concerns over plastic waste, BPA's, and micro-plastic pollution.

The slightest trace of contamination can ruin an entire line, and if not caught and managed, it can lead to illness or death of the consumer and worker. These drastic outcomes are preventable by following safety standards that are in place and enforced when preparing, producing, packaging, and selling food.

Committed to protecting people and to preserving the planet, many manufacturers are taking the next step in sustainability by implementing some of the newest Eco-technologies available in their products.  These Eco-friendly products are designed to ensure compliance while making a positive impact and reducing landfills, carbon footprints, and reliance on fossil fuel-based resources.

ECO Personal Protective Equipment (P.P.E.)

New Earth-friendly GreenCircle® certified biodegradable technologies are changing the future of disposable hand protection. For example, SW® Sustainable Solution's EcoTek® and SHOWA's Eco-Best Technology® (EBT) features proprietary additives that enables single-use hand protection and reusable chemical-resistant gloves to breakdown in landfills within years where as conventional offerings require centuries.

Different chemicals call for different coatings, and different applications require different style gloves for your protection. Our line of sustainable reusable chemical-resistant gloves are specifically designed to provide varying levels of hand protection in hazardous substances and conditions without sacrificing performance!

Industrial hand protection can make the difference between a trip to the ER or returning home safely.  A growing segment of Eco-friendly industrial work gloves includes certified carbon neutral styles, biodegradable selections and ANSI safety rated work gloves, sewn with bio-based proprietary yarns engineered to protect the hands against sharp cutting objects, such as glass, knives, steel banding, razors, cardboard and metal.

ECO Food Catering Disposables

Once prepared, storing food can be challenging and potentially dangerous if not done correctly. It is essential for any restaurant, café, or food service company to keep bulk food sealed in proper food storage containers to prolong quality and minimize contamination.

With over 28 million tons of petroleum-based plastic being disposed in U.S. landfill each year, officials encourage the use of reusable, recyclable, compostable, source reduction, and items made using recycled content where possible as a way to reduce carbon footprints, landfills, and micro-plastic that leach harmful BPAs. Innovation in food packaging has driven a new era of durable, soak and leak-proof sustainable options that keep food intact.

Vegware and Bioselect® provide a full-line of premium and award winning catering disposables specializing in premium plant-based PLA catering and food packaging disposables.  Eco Smart®, Emerald, and GreenBran food service disposables are one way to lessen environmental impact without busting budgets. We've selected these items for their reliable performance, affordable pricing, high-quality, and Eco-friendly attributes. 

ECO Food Desiccants

FDA food approved desiccants helps prevent moisture and mold from growing, and it helps prolong food quality along the supply chain. While they seem harmless, in reality, industrial desiccants made with Tyvek®, microporous laminate, or polypropylene have a tremendous negative environmental impact, and these desiccants remain in landfill for centuries.

Made with all-natural bentonite clay, packaged in a sustainable Kraft paper, Micro-Pak® Dri Clay® dust-free, plastic-free, REACH Exempt, and FSC (Forest Stewardship Council)-certified biodegradable (ASTM D5511/ISO 15985) desiccant packs meet U.S. FDA requirements for contact with food and pharmaceuticals and available in a variety of sizes to best suit your packaging requirements.

With the right food service packaging, active packaging supplies, and P.P.E., you can stay safe, serve fresh quality products, and reduce landfill waste. Contact MDS for industrial safety product samples, items not listed, or for volume discounts today!