• Under the food additive provisions of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act, new substances used to make plastics for food use are classified as „food contact substances‟.
• Microwave-safe plastic wrap should be placed loosely over food so that steam can escape, and should not directly touch your food.
• The microwave-safe plastic wraps, wax paper, cooking bags, parchment paper, and white microwave-safe paper towels are safe to use.