Castellón Spain, 26 March 2026
UBE Corporation Europe is pleased to announce that a UBECycle® certified mechanically recycled polyethylene/polyamide (PE/PA) grade[i] has successfully obtained Food Contact approval, enabling UBE to expand its offering into application areas where regulatory compliance and material reliability are essential.
This achievement represents the latest milestone in an ongoing development strategy aligned with Circular Economy objectives. In line with the development of new products that contribute to circularity, UBE has continued with the scale‑up and commercialization of the UBECycle® product line, a polymer range designed to enable the transformation of industrial PE/PA or polyamide film waste into high‑quality recycled materials through controlled mechanical recycling.
Food Contact suitability guaranteed through independent testing
The food‑contact suitability of this UBECycle® material is ensured through specific analysis performed by an accredited entity, including migration and compliance testing.
At EU level, food‑contact compliance for plastic materials is governed by European regulations. The applicable regulatory requirements for this UBECycle® grade are fully addressed and documented, confirming its suitability for food‑contact applications under defined conditions of use.
From recycling expertise to certified and regulated solutions
The food-contact approval achieved today builds on a structured and progressive journey undertaken by UBE over recent years. This journey began with the integration of Paulowsky[ii]’s recycling know‑how and capabilities, which strengthened UBE’s expertise in the mechanical recycling of PE/PA and polyamide‑based materials.
Building on this foundation, UBE focused on certifying its recycling processes, ensuring traceability, process control, and consistent material quality. As a result, the UBECycle® product line achieved RecyClass[iii] certification in accordance with EN 15343:2007[iv]. The audited recycling process and associated management systems meet the requirements of the Recycling Process Audit Scheme, with procedures in place to ensure the traceability and verification of recycled plastics throughout the value chain.
Creating new opportunities
The Food Contact approval opens new opportunities in sectors requiring strict regulatory compliance and premium materials quality, leveraging UBE’s established experience in the existing markets such as food packaging industries, as well as other high-performance applications.
UBE will continue to expand its UBECycle® portfolio and support customers in navigating regulatory frameworks, certification schemes, and technical requirements for recycled applications.
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[i] Food Contact approval applies only to specific UBECycle® material grades and is subject to individual homologation. Food‑contact suitability must be assessed and confirmed on a grade‑by‑grade basis according to applicable regulations and conditions of use.
[ii] Paulowsky (Manufacturas Paulowsky S.L.U ) is a Spanish Recycled Plastics located in Valencia (Spain), which was acquired by UBE Corporation Europe S.A.U.. In December 2024, Paulowsky and UBE entered into a share transfer agreement, under which UBE received majority shares in Paulowsky. The release: https://ube.es/acquisition-of-recycled-plastics-manufacturer-by-ubes-subsidiary-in-europe/
[iii] RecyClass is a European certification initiative providing third‑party verification of recycling processes and traceability of recycled plastics in accordance with recognized standards such as EN 15343. https://recyclass.eu/
[iv] Pauloswky, S. L. U. has Recycling Process Certification, which demonstrates the traceability and responsible management of recycled plastics. The scheme is aligned with both EN 15343:2007 and ISO 22095:2020 controlled blending model standards. For more information: https://recyclass.eu/certifications/recycling-process/
