Safety First is Safety Always
15 Vital Facts about Food-Safe 3D Printing
Justin Haines
Updated Mar 4, 2022
There's plenty to learn about food safety and 3D printing. Learn if PLA is food safe and other essential facts about food-safe 3D printing.
- The Problem
- Not All Terms Are Equal
- Food Safe Doesn't Mean Certified
- There's Official Criteria
- Claims & Compliance Deserve Consideration
- Bacteria, uh, Finds a Way
- Guidelines Change Based on the Food
- Filament May Contain Toxic Materials
- The Filament
- There Are Various Filament Options
- Bioplastic Doesn't Mean Safe
- Planning & Preparing
- Printers Should Be Clean
- Nozzles Shouldn't Be Brass
- Extruder Tubing May Be Toxic
- Post-Processing
- Print Surfaces Should Be Smoothed
- Sealants Ensure Closed Surfaces
- Hot Water Washing Can Reduce Safety
- Comments
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