Title:

Is Resin Food Safe The Truth Revealed

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You’ve probably seen those stunning serving boards cheese trays or even tumblers and thought wow I want to make that too But here’s a question many new crafters ask sooner or later Is food safe

The answer is not as simple

as a yes or no So in this post we’re diving into the truth about and food safety what the risks are and what you need to do if you’re planning to use resin for anything that might touch food

First Things First What Does

Food Safe Really Mean

To be called food safe a material needs to meet certain standards set by regulatory bodies like the FDA in the United States This means the material must not release harmful substances into food or drink and must be stable under normal use conditions

Just because something looks

smooth and glossy doesn’t mean it’s food grade

Is Epoxy Resin Food Safe

Most epoxy are not food safe by default The vast majority are intended for art or industrial purposes not for making plates cutting boards or cups

However some epoxy resins

are specifically formulated to be food safe once fully cured That’s the key phrase once fully cured

Examples of food safe epoxy include:

Art which claims food safety once cured

Stone Coat Countertops epoxy which meets FDA standards

Others that state compliance with FDA 21 CFR 175300

 But here’s the thing even food safe epoxy is not meant for cutting surfaces because knives can scratch the surface and expose non cured layers underneath

Risks of Using Non Food Safe Resin

If you use regular on items that touch food there’s a risk of:

Chemical leaching especially when exposed to heat or acidic foods

Skin reactions from handling uncured or improperly mixed 

Health issues if consumed indirectly resin

through tiny micro-particles

Even if it looks and feels hard it might still be under-cured if not mixed or measured properly

How to Use Resin Safely With Food

If you’re planning to make trays coasters or tumblers that might be near food here are the golden rules

1. Use a certified food safe 

2. Follow mixing instructions to the letter

3. Let it cure fully usually 72 hours or more

4. Avoid hot surfaces and cutting

directly on it

5. Seal wood or porous surfaces before applying 

Alternatives to Using Resin Directly With Food

If you’re still unsure a safe workaround is to keep resin on non contact areas For example:

Use on the handles of a cutting board not the surface

Decorate the outer layer resin

of a tumbler but not the inside

Create art trays that hold wrapped food or napkins

Final Verdict resin

can be food safe but only if it’s specifically designed to be and used correctly Most crafting are not automatically safe for food contact and using them the wrong way can lead to real health risks

Always read the label check for certifications resin

and when in doubt keep your art away from direct food contact

Want to learn more about working safely with 

Or check out our list of FDA compliant 

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