{"id":8562,"date":"2025-08-14T15:14:11","date_gmt":"2025-08-14T07:14:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/regask.com\/?p=8562"},"modified":"2025-08-14T15:39:56","modified_gmt":"2025-08-14T07:39:56","slug":"la-efsa-confirma-la-seguridad-del-proceso-erema-vacunit-para-pet-reciclado-en-aplicaciones-de-contacto-con-alimentos","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/regask.com\/es\/efsa-confirms-safety-of-erema-vacunite-process-for-recycled-pet-in-food-contact-applications\/","title":{"rendered":"La EFSA confirma la seguridad del proceso EREMA VACUNITE para el reciclaje\u2026"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW50215106 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW50215106 BCX0\">On <\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun MacChromeBold SCXW50215106 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW50215106 BCX0\">July 25, 2025<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW50215106 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW50215106 BCX0\">, the <\/span><\/span><a class=\"Hyperlink SCXW50215106 BCX0\" href=\"https:\/\/www.efsa.europa.eu\/en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span class=\"TextRun Underlined MacChromeBold SCXW50215106 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW50215106 BCX0\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"Hyperlink\">European Food Safety Authority (EFSA)<\/span><\/span><\/a><span class=\"TextRun SCXW50215106 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW50215106 BCX0\"> published a scientific opinion affirming the safety of the <\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun MacChromeBold SCXW50215106 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW50215106 BCX0\">EREMA VACUNITE<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW50215106 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW50215106 BCX0\"> recycling process (EU register number RECYC332). The assessment, conducted under <\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun MacChromeBold SCXW50215106 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW50215106 BCX0\">Articles 17 and 18 of Commission Regulation (EU) 2022\/1616<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW50215106 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW50215106 BCX0\">, evaluated whether recycled <\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun MacChromeBold SCXW50215106 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW50215106 BCX0\">polyethylene terephthalate (PET)<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW50215106 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW50215106 BCX0\"> from this process can be safely used in <\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun MacChromeBold SCXW50215106 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW50215106 BCX0\">food contact materials<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW50215106 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW50215106 BCX0\">.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW50215106 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\t<div id=\"gap-1540382584\" class=\"gap-element clearfix\" style=\"display:block; height:auto;\">\n\t\t\n<style>\n#gap-1540382584 {\n  padding-top: 20px;\n}\n<\/style>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n<h4 aria-level=\"3\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Summary of the Update<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335559738&quot;:281,&quot;335559739&quot;:281}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">EFSA concluded that the EREMA VACUNITE process (an advanced <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">mechanical recycling<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> system) meets the necessary <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">decontamination efficiency<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> standards required for food safety. This conclusion provides regulatory clarity for businesses seeking to use recycled PET in applications such as <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">drinking water bottles<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> and <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">thermoformed trays<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> intended for <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">long-term storage at room temperature or below<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<h4 aria-level=\"3\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Process and Safety Evaluation<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335559738&quot;:281,&quot;335559739&quot;:281}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The process uses a combination of <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">EREMA Vacurema Basic<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> and <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Polymetrix SSP V-LeaN<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> technologies to convert <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">post-consumer PET containers<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> into recycled PET pellets. The input must consist of <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">washed and dried flakes<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, with no more than <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">5%<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> from <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">non-food applications<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">EFSA identified two <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">critical decontamination steps<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> in the process:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"-\" data-font=\"Aptos\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:1080,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Aptos&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;-&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Flake reactor processing (Step 2)<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"-\" data-font=\"Aptos\" data-listid=\"2\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:1080,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Aptos&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;-&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Solid-state polycondensation (SSP; Step 5)<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Both steps are controlled by specific parameters including <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">temperature<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">pressure<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">residence time<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, and <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">nitrogen flow<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> to ensure contaminant removal.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Challenge tests<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> confirmed <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">decontamination efficiencies between 95.7% and 99.6%<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, and modelled migration levels into food were conservatively calculated to be <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u22640.0962 \u03bcg\/kg<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, which is below risk thresholds for human health.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h4 aria-level=\"3\">\u00a0<\/h4>\n<h4 aria-level=\"3\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Conditions and Limitations<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335559738&quot;:281,&quot;335559739&quot;:281}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The recycled PET may be used <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">at up to 100% concentration<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> in food contact materials but <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">is not suitable for microwave or conventional oven use<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Operators must ensure that:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"-\" data-font=\"Aptos\" data-listid=\"3\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:1080,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Aptos&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;-&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Input PET complies with <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">EU food contact legislation<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"-\" data-font=\"Aptos\" data-listid=\"4\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:1080,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Aptos&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;-&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u22645% threshold<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> for non-food origin PET is not exceeded<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"-\" data-font=\"Aptos\" data-listid=\"5\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:1080,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Aptos&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;-&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Periodic <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">verification and documentation<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> of input and output quality is maintained<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4 aria-level=\"3\">\u00a0<\/h4>\n<h4 aria-level=\"3\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Feedback Deadline<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335559738&quot;:281,&quot;335559739&quot;:281}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">No public comment or feedback deadline<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> is applicable for this EFSA opinion, as the update confirms final approval.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h4 aria-level=\"3\">\u00a0<\/h4>\n<h4 aria-level=\"3\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Why It Matters<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335559738&quot;:281,&quot;335559739&quot;:281}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">This EFSA opinion enhances <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">regulatory certainty<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> for recycling operators and food packaging manufacturers by confirming that the EREMA VACUNITE process complies with <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">EU safety standards<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">. The evaluation supports broader <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">circular economy goals<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, aligns with <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">digital traceability efforts<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, and ensures <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">minimal consumer risk<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> from the use of recycled PET in food applications.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<h4 aria-level=\"3\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Who Is This Relevant For?<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335559738&quot;:281,&quot;335559739&quot;:281}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">This update is important for <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">QA and Regulatory teams<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> in the <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">food packaging<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">plastic recycling<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, and <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">sustainability sectors<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, as well as <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">compliance managers<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> overseeing input material sourcing, documentation, and traceability systems.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h4 aria-level=\"3\">\u00a0<\/h4>\n<h4 aria-level=\"3\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Next Steps<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335559738&quot;:281,&quot;335559739&quot;:281}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Stakeholders intending to adopt the EREMA VACUNITE process should:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"-\" data-font=\"Aptos\" data-listid=\"6\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:1080,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Aptos&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;-&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Fully comply with the <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">validated input and process parameters<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"-\" data-font=\"Aptos\" data-listid=\"7\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:1080,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Aptos&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;-&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Regularly audit <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">input sourcing<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> to ensure \u22645% non-food PET<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"-\" data-font=\"Aptos\" data-listid=\"8\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:1080,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Aptos&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;-&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Maintain clear records of <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">decontamination efficiency<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">material flow<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, and <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">traceability<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"-\" data-font=\"Aptos\" data-listid=\"9\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:1080,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Aptos&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;-&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Prepare for future <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">regulatory audits or inspections<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> by aligning internal controls with EU requirements<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">In this context, <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">RegASK is an AI-driven platform that helps regulatory teams monitor compliance, streamline documentation, and stay ahead of regulatory updates globally.<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n<div class=\"is-divider divider clearfix\" style=\"height:2px;background-color:#7b81a3;\"><\/div>\n\t<div id=\"gap-98745871\" class=\"gap-element clearfix\" style=\"display:block; height:auto;\">\n\t\t\n<style>\n#gap-98745871 {\n  padding-top: 20px;\n}\n<\/style>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n<h4><span class=\"TextRun MacChromeBold SCXW197535699 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW197535699 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"heading 3\">FAQ<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW197535699 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335559738&quot;:281,&quot;335559739&quot;:281}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h4>\n\t<div id=\"gap-1708535039\" class=\"gap-element clearfix\" style=\"display:block; height:auto;\">\n\t\t\n<style>\n#gap-1708535039 {\n  padding-top: 10px;\n}\n<\/style>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">What is the EREMA VACUNITE process used for?<\/span><\/b><br \/><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> It is a recycling process used to produce food-grade recycled PET from post-consumer PET containers.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">What are the critical control steps in the EREMA VACUNITE process?<\/span><\/b><br \/><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> Flake reactor processing and solid-state polycondensation are the 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