Our Straws
FOOD SAFE - FDA/EU COMPLIANT
Our straws have been tested and approved to be in compliance with FDA test method 21 CFR 176.170. Testing was also conducted to obtain evidence of compliance with Council of Europe Resolution AP(2002)1 relating to paper materials and articles intended to come into contact with food. Our samples comply with The General Requirement (Article 3) in EU Regulation No. 1935/2004 as referenced in Report Number EFSH13080415-ST.
Inks used for printing on the surface of our drinking straws have been tested, certified, and are guaranteed acceptable for direct contract with food products, in accordance with the applicable chapters and sections of Title 21 of the Code of Federal Regulation (21 CFR). In addition, a safety assessment has been conducted based on the toxicity testing results; the conclusion provides added evidence that all chemical components used are proven to be safe as tested by the Health, Environmental & Regulatory Services of Intertek USA, INC. Additionally, all raw materials and process components used are free of any fluorochemicals/fluorinated compounds.
SUSTAINABILITY
The materials used in the composition of these products is in compliance to Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) or Sustainable Forestry Initiative (SFI). This paper-based material comes from a sustainably managed forest with a chain-of-custody procedures in place.
COMPOSTABILITY
Sample product was submitted to an independent source for substrate review. The evaluation was successful in verifying the product meets the untreated paper substrate requirement for its acceptance in commercial composting processes and is verified to be fluorine free.
BIODEGRADABILITY AND MARINE DEGRADABILITY
One Small Sip uses natural cellulose paper as the primary material of the paper drinking straws. Paper, being a natural fiber, is universally considered to be inherently biodegradable and is supported as such by organizations such as the San Francisco Food Service Ware Ordinance. One Small Sip straws are made of paper and therefore, naturally degrade in oceans, rivers and lakes. Our straws are safe for marine life. All plastic straws including biodegradable and compostable plastic straws, pose a serious threat to the marine environment as their fragments do not degrade therefore, remain in the ocean and are subsequently ingested by marine life. One Small Sip Straws are made of paper and biodegrade safely on land and sea.
