Several myths about plastics have emerged over the last decade
that may alarm the public without just cause and potentially
harm consumer-friendly companies producing needed products.
Urban myths spring from any number of sources, including: Follow
the links below to get the facts about the safe use of plastic
products directly from the experts in government, academia and
industry. Busted: Before entering the market for consumer use,
the components of products that come in contact with food must
be submitted for review by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration
(FDA). Plastics and additives, such as diethylhexyl adipate
(DEHA—a plasticizer commonly used in cling film food wrap) are
permitted only after the FDA reviews the scientific data and
finds that they are safe for their intended use. FDA's review
includes an assessment of the potential for substances to
migrate into the food. Contrary to one aspect of the myth, the
U.S. Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), the
National Toxicology Program (N