FDA Requirements for Juice Packaging in 2026

## FDA Requirements for Juice Packaging in 2026 Understanding FDA regulations is critical for any juice brand. Non-compliance can mean product recalls, fines, and brand damage. Here's what you need to know. ### Food Contact Material Requirements All materials that touch your juice must be FDA-compliant: - **PET plastic** is FDA-approved for food contact (21 CFR 177.1630) - Materials must not transfer harmful substances to food - Migration testing may be required for new formulations ### BPA-Free Compliance - PET plastic is **inherently BPA-free** — BPA is not used in PET manufacturing - This is a major advantage over polycarbonate and some other plastics - You can confidently label PET bottles as "BPA-Free" ### Key Regulations for Juice Bottles #### 21 CFR Part 177 — Indirect Food Additives (Polymers) Covers the types of plastic approved for food contact, including PET. #### 21 CFR Part 120 — Hazard Analysis (HACCP) for Juice If you're manufacturing juice, you need a HACCP plan. Your packaging is part of this system. #### Fair Packaging and Labeling Act Requirements for how volume, ingredients, and nutritional info appear on your label. ### Testing & Certification Reputable bottle manufacturers (like Bottles4You) provide: - **Certificate of Compliance** for all bottles - **FDA food-contact certification** documentation - **Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS)** - **Migration testing results** upon request ### Best Practices 1. Always request FDA compliance documentation from your bottle supplier 2. Keep certificates on file for audits 3. Ensure your capping and labeling processes also use food-safe materials 4. Review regulations annually for updates All Bottles4You products are FDA-compliant and come with full documentation. [Request compliance documentation →](/contact/)