Alternative barrier coating technology — no fluorochemicals. Same barrier performance without PFAS risk.
Sustainability · PFAS-Free Packaging
PFAS-Free Flexible Packaging for Hygiene Products.
Certified PFAS-free flexible packaging — no forever chemicals, custom print, manufacturer-direct, FOB Xiamen.
Zero PFAS
No Forever Chemicals
REACH
Compliant
50+
Years Manufacturing
CERT · REACH
NO PFAS · FLUORINE-FREE
PFAS-Free Barrier Film · No Forever Chemicals
01 — Definition
PFAS-free packaging is flexible packaging manufactured without per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances — the synthetic chemicals classified as "forever chemicals" due to their persistence in the environment and human tissue. Tansox manufactures PFAS-free flexible packaging across all product lines, with REACH-compliant structures that meet current and upcoming EU and US state-level PFAS restrictions — giving hygiene brands regulatory certainty as PFAS bans expand globally.
02 — Why It Matters
The numbers behind the switch.
PFAS-free packaging reduces regulatory risk and gives procurement teams documentation for fast-moving EU and US chemical restrictions.
Forever
PFAS are classified as forever chemicals — they persist in the environment and human tissue indefinitely with no natural breakdown pathway
PFAS persistence creates long-term compliance, environmental and brand-risk exposure for packaging buyers.
Source · EPA / ECHA
2026
The EU REACH restriction on PFAS in packaging is expected to come into force by 2026 — affecting brands selling into European markets
Early PFAS-free specification reduces the risk of emergency material changes once restrictions take effect.
Source · ECHA PFAS restriction proposal
US bans
US states including California, Maine and Minnesota have already enacted PFAS packaging bans — with more states following
State-level regulation is moving faster than many federal frameworks, so brands need supplier documentation now.
Source · NCSL state packaging legislation tracker
03 — Our Materials / Options
Six PFAS-free structure families.
Each structure removes fluorochemical risk while preserving the barrier, print quality and pouch format needed for hygiene applications.
Aluminium barrier without PFAS surface treatment. Standard PET/AL/PE structure — inherently PFAS-free.
FSC kraft with PE or bio-PE inner — no PFAS greaseproof treatments. Paper-based and fluorine-free.
All-PE or all-PP structures — zero PFAS by design. Single polymer, recyclable, and no fluorochemical treatment.
Bio-based PLA and kraft structures — no PFAS at any stage of manufacture.
Conventional PE and PET film structures are inherently PFAS-free — no fluorochemical treatment is used in standard flexible packaging.
04 — Compatible Product Formats
Available across core bag and film formats.
PFAS-free structures can be specified across the same pouch, bag and rollstock formats your production line already uses.
Stand Up Pouch
F-01
Zipper Bag
F-02
Rollstock Film
F-03
Flat Bottom Bag
F-04
Wet Wipes Bag
F-05
Medical Packaging Film
F-06
05 — Certifications
The credentials behind the materials.
Tansox supplies PFAS-free declarations and supporting chemical compliance documentation for eligible packaging structures.
9001
ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management
Certified scope: design and printing of PE and PP plastic packaging bags, issued by Beijing East Allreach Certification Center Co., Ltd. (EACC). Certificate copies available on request.
14001
ISO 14001:2015 Environmental Management
Same certified scope as ISO 9001, also issued by EACC and accredited by CNAS under the IAF Multilateral Recognition Arrangement. Valid to 4 Nov 2028.
PFAS
FREE
FREE
PFAS-Free Declaration
Supplier declaration confirming no intentionally-added per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances in the selected packaging structure.
REACH
REACH Compliant
Documentation supporting compliance with current and upcoming EU chemical restrictions for target markets.
RoHS
RoHS Compliant
Restricted substance compliance documentation for relevant packaging structures and buyer requirements.
BPA
FREE
FREE
BPA-Free Declaration
All Tansox flexible packaging ships with a BPA-free declaration for hygiene, baby and medical packaging buyers.
Note: PFAS-free and chemical compliance claims depend on the selected structure and target market. Confirm declaration scope with our sales team before specifying.
06 — Markets We Serve
Hygiene, personal care & medical categories we pack for.
Tansox PFAS-free packaging ships globally for category leaders across these markets. Each market has its own page with material recommendations and product specs.
07 — Why Tansox
Sustainability is a discipline, not a marketing line.
50 Years Manufacturing Experience
Established ~1976 in Quanzhou, Fujian. We've evolved from conventional laminates to certified sustainable structures — the production know-how transfers, the substrate doesn't.
ISO 9001 & ISO 14001 Certified
Tansox operates ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 14001:2015 certified management systems, issued by EACC and accredited by CNAS under the IAF Multilateral Recognition Arrangement. Every production lot ships with COA and supporting declarations for the selected sustainable structure.
Flexible Shipping Terms
Three Incoterms, two ports, one consolidated container per customer. Sustainable orders ship with the same lead times and freight options as our conventional line.
08 — Frequently Asked
Questions buyers ask before quote.
PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances) are a group of over 12,000 synthetic chemicals used in some packaging coatings and treatments for grease and moisture resistance. They are classified as "forever chemicals" because they do not break down in the environment or human body, accumulating in water supplies, soil and human tissue. Regulatory action is accelerating globally — EU REACH PFAS restrictions are expected by 2026, and multiple US states have already enacted bans.
Tansox's standard flexible packaging structures — PE, PET, PP, foil laminates — do not use PFAS-based coatings or treatments at any stage of manufacture. Tansox's ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 certified management systems, issued by EACC, support material traceability from raw film to finished pouch. A PFAS-free declaration is available with your order documentation — confirm with the sales team at sample stage.
EU REACH PFAS restrictions are expected to come into force by 2026, affecting consumer products sold into European markets including hygiene, baby care and medical packaging. US state-level bans in California, Maine and Minnesota are already in force. Brands exporting to these markets should confirm PFAS-free status with their packaging supplier now — Tansox can provide PFAS-free declarations and REACH compliance documentation with your sample order.
