Meredian, a privately held biopolymer manufacturer, received a Food Substance Contact Notification approval from the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA).

This approval certifies that certain biopolymers expertly crafted by Meredian are entirely safe to use as food containers and storage for the general public. Meredian is positioned as the world's largest manufacturer of PHA (polyhydroxyalkanoate), and the only one worldwide whose MCL-PHA (medium-chain-length PHA) is approved for food substance contact.

Meredian, Inc. is consequently ready to move forward with the production of the pelletized raw material supply for manufacturing a wide range of completely safe and totally biodegradable bioplastic containers, bottles, films and coatings.

Many Fortune 500 companies seek Meredian, as they become aware of the global transition toward utilizing sustainable materials. Biodegradability is an increasingly important and legislated consideration in many facets of global commerce and regulation, and Meredian is now fully approved to make an even greater impact in the global arena of sustainability.

"Meredian, Inc. could not be more thrilled with our approval from the FDA, and honored to be first to receive this approval with this particular MCL-PHA product. This is just another step forward in our efforts to produce industry-leading biodegradable products. We are confident that we can make an impact that will change the way in which the world views our replacement for plastics," says Dr. Paul Pereira, Executive Chairman of the Board of Directors of Meredian.

Meredian's approval by the FDA heralds a new and exciting period for this impressive company. Over 150 patents and applications have helped establish Meredian as the world-leader in reactive extrusion and PHA biopolymer applications.

Meredian's unique capability to customize biopolymers to their clients' needs also helps separate the company from other manufacturers. "The nexus of our success lies in our ability to create effective partnerships with our clients.

Taking them through each stage of production, from conceptualization to market entry, we fully understand what makes a safe biodegradable product not only necessary and desirable, but truly competitive," says Dr. Paul Pereira.

Overall, Meredian understands the industry-wide need for a truly biodegradable biopolymer with the unique properties of this MCL-PHA which allow it to be considered totally safe and entirely biodegradable.

Combine Meredian's impressive patent list, innovative client model and zeal for authentic sustainability with its recent FDA Food Substance Contact approval, and Meredian is undoubtedly poised to have an incredible impact on the world of bioplastics.